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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1995 Page 8 Public Hearin~. continued Williams asked if staff has identified any wildlife in this area. Anderson said staff walked the site and observations of wildlife residing in this area include ducks, muskrats, and Redwing Blackbirds. However, there has been no indication of Heron nesting grounds. Williams noted the high demand for grant money. and questioned the project's priority. Benke noted that the walkways will be installed in a relatively small area, and suggested the boardwalk's size be reduced to hold down costs. Anderson said that because it is envisioned the proposed 800 ft. boardwalk will receive extensive use from school children, that length is needed to support a classroom of 25-30 or even weekend traffic. Gunderman noted the Wood Lake Trail System in Richfield which is similar to this proposal; he feels the amenity is worthwhile and supports the project. Williams feels the Wood Lake Trail system is of an entirely different scale than this proposal. There were no comments from the audience. Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to CLOSE THE HEARING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Hearing was closed at 9:30 p.m. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Williams, to AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT A LAWCON GRANT FOR A NATURE STUDY WALKWAY AT THE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER AND TO WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A LA WCON GRANT. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Anderson presented the joint membership program with the City of Shoreview. The cities of New Brighton and Shoreview have proposed a joint membership in their two recreational facilities. The New Brighton Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Commission supports the proposal. The Shoreview Park and Recreation Commission recommends only a summer membership. The special would run four months (June- September) and cost $145 for resident family memberships of either city and $190 for non-residents. Individual memberships would be pro-rated. Existing memberships would have opportunity to buy the special and given a 4 month extension. Larson feels both community centers compliment each other and supports the idea. Benke received comments regarding interest of a swimming facility at the FSC. Anderson was approached by the City of Roseville regarding a possible joint membership to include the Roseville indoor ice arena. Williams asked if the playground could become overloaded. Anderson feels attendance should decrease in the summer and does not see a problem. However, if a winter membership was offered, it would prohibit use during the peak hours. Public Hearing LA WCON Grant Application Report 95-062 Resolution 95-030 Council Business Joint Recreation Membership Report 95-063