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have. Director Breuer stated there will be a trail/sidewalk that will connect the North, Central and South Parks. Chair Frischman noted that the street that goes into the parking lot comes from the new development. To get to the ball fields you need to drive through the housing development. The City has worked very hard to work with Ramsey County to obtain access to the North Park from Long Lake Park. The County does want it; it is not part of their plan. They do not mind the walking access, but they do not want to give driving access from Long Lake Park. The entrance to the North Park, through the development is the only access to North Park. Commissioner Kunesh-Podein inquired if those purchasing the new homes will be aware that this is the situation. The Commission felt it important that they know. Councilmember Strub thought there may be speed bumps necessary. Commissioner Fields did not think it would be any different than what residents on the east side of Hansen Park deal with from that parking lot. Director Breuer stated this plan has not yet gone to Council and not been approved yet. Chair Frischman reiterated that the window of time is very short now. The decisions on this park will be coming very soon. Is there any more we need to do? Director Breuer said PREC has already made the recommendation. It needs to get on the Council agenda. Chair Frischman expressed concern about the trails and their locations since the plan has changed. She is concerned that they do not get too chaotic. The strategic plan was put together years ago, but you have to be flexible with the economic changes and changes in ownership. The folks at Applewood Pointe are able to come down to the Community Center but they hit a glitch when they get to the bridge. The bridge is challenging. So far, the connections with bike and walking paths are without a problem on the west side. Commissioner Brunell thought the parking lot looked big and wondered if that was to accommodate two games at one time. Director Breuer stated that was correct. Chair Frischman stated we had talked about a certain kind of lighting that would work for this park that wouldn't flood neighborhoods. VI. New Business None VII. Trails, Bike and Walk -ways No discussion VIII. Announcements A. Council Report — Council Member Strub Council Member Strub commented that there is a work session on January 10th to set priorities for 2015. The budget for 2015 has been set. Upcoming events include February 7 at Long Lake Park a snow shoe shuffle event at Long Lake January 7, 2015 Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Page 5