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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 21, 2011 6 <br />Councilmember Holden stated she doesn't like having to charge fees, but there are non - residents <br />that use our fields and a lot of maintenance is required so she believed that the PTRC should look <br />into establishing fees, including fees for leagues. <br />Councilmember Holmes stated that fees for park use should also be reviewed; particularly for <br />residents as compared with non - residents. <br />Councilmember Tamble noted that enforcement of such fees would be difficult and that <br />enforcement could result in people feeling discouraged about using parks. <br />Mayor Grant stated he would support fees for outside organizations. He added that neighboring <br />cities have a fee structure and that the fees could help offset the expense of maintaining the parks <br />and fields. <br />Committee Chairman Scott listed the second goal and asked if the Council would welcome <br />comments from the PTRC on this issue. <br />GOAL 2. Recommend future enhancements for the 5 year Capital Improvement <br />Program. <br />Councilmember Holden stated that park renovations and tennis court maintenance and parks and <br />trails related facilities need established guidelines for maintenance. She then referred to a 2002 <br />Parks and Open Space Plan and asked if there is a more current version. <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that the document was updated and included in the <br />2030 Comprehensive Plan. However, public input has not been solicited since that time. <br />Mayor Grant commented that the Council would welcome PTRC requests for CIP funds but <br />reminded the PTRC members that the Council has to consider many such requests. <br />(PTRC member John Peck arrived at this point of the meeting — 6:31 p.m.) <br />Councilmember Holden noted that the National Guard is building a Community Center in the <br />near future which will be open to uses by the City. She asked if the PTRC had considered what <br />uses could be added to that site, and, if not, maybe it should. <br />Committee Chairman Scott then discussed the next PTRC goal. <br />GOAL 3. Research, review, comment and recommend approval on the following <br />specific projects: <br />a. Bench Implementation and Location <br />b. Valentine Park Improvements <br />c. Adopt a Garden Program <br />d. Trail Maintenance Plan <br />