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L tj 6 Mr. Vest was asked what prospects they had for the Industrial Park. Mr. Vest said there was a tentative agreement with a distribution center but no contract has been signed. It is a company out of Long Beach, California, and they are waiting for the water and sewer to be constructed. Mr. Vest assured the Council that all the easements had been cleared. Mr. Vest said that if the Council approves the plat, then construction can begin tomorrow. Earl Erickson came forward to present the 2003 -2004 Lamar County Leadership Class project for the year and ask for the Council's endorsement and support. The project named "The Trail to Paris" is to provide an off road bicycle trail for the children of Paris to safely ride on inside Loop 286. The location of the project is the abandoned 2 and 3/4 mile Missouri - Pacific Railway Corridor that begins at 8`' S.E. Street and continues east to Loop 286. Activities on the trail will include biking, walking, and jogging and it will be covered with asphalt. It will be a safe route for bikers and walkers to take to school. The project will be funded by donations. of materials, time, equipment, and money from the private sector. They have gotten permission to construct the trail from Greater Paris Foundation, who has the deed to the property. They have a bridge which has been donated to the city to cover a 1 00' wide drainage ditch between 8'S.E. and 12' S.E. Street. He asked the Council's help to put in motion the proper procedure to accept this donation at the appropriate time. He indicated that when the proj ect was completed, the 2003 -2004 Lamar County Leadership Class would donate it to the City of Paris. At that time, the Greater Paris Foundation will offer the City a 99 year lease of the trail property for $1.00. Mayor Fendley said the trail initially will be almost 3 miles, with future. plans to extend it west. Robert Slider of Lamar County Leadership said they had a meeting to get the right of ways to go all the way to the Loop on the west side and then north and south. Mayor Fendley said that it is important for recruiting industry to improve the quality of life in Paris. Councilwoman Neeley said she was glad that the "Safe Route to School Program" was getting support. Mayor Fendley said no motion was necessary, because this was just an informative presentation to make