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explained that the Downtown Business Association has made that request, but no decisions have been made at this time. Currently, we place portable restrooms downtown during the car shows. With the City’s acquisition of the Hudson property, there may be a possibility to incorporate a Visitor Center with restrooms at this location, although these are just preliminary thoughts from Bernstein at this time and nothing formal has been discussed. New Business: 9) - Elect Vice-Chair: Motion by Smith to elect Steve Miller as Vice-Chair of the PRC. Seconded by Juntunen. Passed unanimously. Old Business: 10) County Road 46/47 Trail Connection Update - : The City has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the DNR to construct a trail connection along County Road 46/47. There are two options that are being considered, 1) a route along the Vermillion River and 2) a route along County Road 46/47. Both options would utilize an underpass to connect the trail to the current trail on the south side of County Road 46/47 where the Vermillion River crosses. City staff has presented this project to the majority landowners, the Bauers. Dakota County is very interested in this project, especially if the trail could be located along the river as it would tie into their Greenways Plan. Putting the trail along the roadway would be a more expensive option. Mr. Bauer is still contemplating the location of the proposed trail, and County staff will be meeting with him to discuss easements and other details regarding this project. Bernstein said that this project is top priority due to the current dangerous trail crossing of County Road 46/47 and the portion of our trail system that is on the roadway at this location. The City has received approximately 40-50 letters of support from residents regarding this project. MOTION to adjourn. Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 8, 2011; City Hall Council Chambers Adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Minutes submitted by Kristin Behrens