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Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Minutes 3 <br /> June 6, 1996 <br /> I <br /> skating rink built,but that it would be beneficial. <br /> Olson asked the Commission, what is your pleasure? We need to decide what <br /> to put in here--CIP 2001. <br /> Trevorrow brought up the Forestry Board and how they may need some funding <br /> surrounding the Long Lake Beautification plan. He also asked if the Commission <br /> would be willing to support them financially. Maurie stated this would be a good <br /> way to test the Council's sentiment on such a request. Trevorrow clarified the <br /> Forestry Board has been around for two years now and that it is not a <br /> Commission. <br /> HENIRICH MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE THIS CIP AS PRESENTED <br /> AND MODIFY 2001 UNDESIGNATED $100,000 AND CHANGE THE <br /> TOTAL TO $485,000, SECONDED BY KINZIE. MOTION CARRIED. <br /> B. Search Institute Survey <br /> Olson suggested we table the survey until the next meeting, which has <br /> been tentatively set for Wednesday, July 3, 1996. <br /> C. DNR <br /> Maurie explained that he applied for this grant a year and a half ago--to develop <br /> a nature walk on the marsh with a couple of observations locations. A map had <br /> been passed out reviewing the project. The cost of this would be $100,000. The <br /> Commission would have to match that by 50%. There are some monies left over <br /> from the parking lot that could be utilized as match money. Maurie mentioned <br /> the significance of using this grant money as New Brighton Parks and Recreation <br /> was turned down once already. It was then discussed by the commission <br /> members why don't they scale the project down--by at least 60%. <br /> Both Brewer and Olson thought it was a good idea to have observation locations <br /> along the pathway. Gulden and Wendt asked if building a pathway on the marsh <br /> would affect the habitat in any way. Maurie stated there would be some loss to <br /> some extent--minimal loss. Koubsky questioned the extravagance of placing a <br /> floating pathway over such a small area. He felt the money could be spent more <br /> wisely elsewhere. Olson and Brewer stated that this would bring more people <br /> into New Brighton--more publicity due to the uniqueness of this floating pathway. <br /> Again,the question arose regarding the wildlife being displaced. Maurie, again <br /> • reassured that they probably would move--to the right or left about 20 feet. <br /> Heinrich, Wendt and Koubsky all asked what kind of money is DNR willing <br />