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I I I Council Meeting Minutes August 22, 1989 Page 3 Special Order of Business, continued The Parks Department has identified three future development goals for the parks: increase identification of park facilities and activities, securing of adequate development funds for the acquisition of land, and the development of property currently owned by the Burlington Northern. Benke said the completion of the Long Lake Regional Park, the Mississippi Street trail, and the community center/armory are all important issues to the New Brighton community. Gunderman asked what future additi ons have been planned for the County Park System. Mr. Mack feels the development of the regional park trail system needs to be accelerated, but limited funding has made this difficult. Currently, there has been an added focus on family creative play areas and smaller parks. Williams asked if the County has made a formal decision on the forming of a park advisory commission. Mr. Mack said the County commi ssi oned a task force to address the future evol uti on of the park system. The 24 member task force has almost completed its findings and will make a presentation to the County Board and St. Paul City Council on September 19 and 20. One recommendation is the establishment of a seven member advisory board. Each member would be appoi nted by Ramsey County and St. Paul and woul d meet on a quarterly basis. Gunderman asked if recreational activities have been used as a prevention for juvenile delinquency. Mr. Mack said the Phalen Park Ice Arena has had some success in providing a year-around activity for youths. Mr. Weltzin said the contract for the Long Lake Road project was awarded last week and construction has begun. Mr. Weltzin expects bituminous curbing and base course asphalt to be installed this year. Next year repairs will be made on any areas damaged this past winter and final coatings will be applied. Williams voiced his disappointment in the delay of the Long Lake Road reconstruction proj ect and noted other prob 1 ems assoc i ated with the County Road D project. Mr. Weltzin acknowledged the problems associated with the County Road D project, but feels the contractor assigned to the Long Lake Road Project is competent and will do an excellent job. Williams reiterated that he would not want to see "history repeat itself" in regards to the Long Lake Road project. Mr. Schutten agrees the delays have been unfortunate, but feels residents should be pleased with the completed project. Special Order of Business Presentation by Ramsey County Representatives