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(3) was. made to include snowmobile trails in the Long Lake park site. Sherlock stated that he was opposed to snowmobiling anywhere as he felt that it was impossible to preserve wildlife and provide for snowmobiling and it eras his opinion that preserving wildlife was more important. Smith moved that the Snowmobile Club propose a trail throughout the entire Village for discussion purposes to be reviewed by the Park Board. Seconded by Weissman. Motion carried. 5 ayes, 1 nave - Sherlock. Review of Goals and Accomplishments Because of the lateness of the hour it was decided this item would be taken up at the Mareh meeting. National Guard Armory Smith stated that he had read in the paper that the Minnesota National Guard had contacted 16 communities, including New Brighton, as to the possibility of constructing a National Guard Armory within their municipalities. Dahl indicated that she felt a National Guard Armory could have possible recreational uses. Smith moved that the Park Board recommend to the Council that the possibility of a National Guard Armory in New Brighton be pursued because of its potential as a community recreation facility. Seconded by Cook. Motion carried. Department Report 1. Open Space Meetings - The Board was informed that the Ramsey County Open Space staff was now holding monthly meetings for administrators in the north suburban area. These meetings were to keep the municipalities appraised as to progress on the Open Space S3stem. 2. Future Park Sites - Condemnation proceedings have commenced on the two proposed park sites. It is anticipated that they will completed by the first part of May. 3. School-Use Policy - The Department has met with school administratores to discuss the proposed revision of District 621~s School-Use Policy. The proposed revision is generous in its treatment of municipal Park and Recreation Departments.