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Page Five, Vi I lage Counci f MEeting - I 1 March 1974 Walfi Harmer, Reporter Treas�srer O'Kelly reported #hafi two Certifica�es Af �eposit each heid for 3 monfihs paying 9.2% have `m �, reac�ed maturity ar�d ir�e money reinvested for ane month; the n�w interesf rates are 8, i°lo and 8.45°!0 on `°°"' finra portians of the above. At t�e Rose�ille Bc�nk $50,OOfl was piaced into treasury bilEs at 7.3% interest. Appraval was given ta Mr. L. Lin�emer i) to consolida�e lofis �(res taurant site) nnd 2(remodeled structure) of Sl�ady Oaks Addition, and 2) for a Specsal Use Permit for an office accEssory to fihe resta�ran� and for storage space use of the remodeled, existing besilding or� Iot 2, An a�nual inspect�on of its proper mainten- ance wi�f be mandatory to retoi� this S�e�ia) Use Permit. � 1`he Gener�l Services Administration (G.S,A.) h�s notified t�e village that two parcels af the arsenaf are now surp[vs prop�rty. It these areas are designated as public �and, far recreationa� use, they are free. Current�y, the arsenal is al f zoned for I ight industry and occupies c�out i/3 of the total�;area in our vi I lage, There is s�eculation that the goverr�mer�t evenfivall� (s�rrtetime} wi9� dispose of aiI #he drsenal �roperfy. The Council moved to no#ify G. S.A, th�t an eight acre surpfus pc�rcef near Lexing�or� Avenue will be designated Public �arsd. Ramsey County Open Space is inter�sted in this area and the infient is �o hand this parcel to fihem. A second surplus parcef of 35 acres in ihe NW corner of the arsenal brought considerable debate. A motior� fio designate this 35 acre parce! as Pubiic Land failed. A mot'son was passed stating`tF�at allof the a:sena[ land wi i I be rezoned. The G. S.A. and Department of tE�e frateriar wi ll be notif ied tha# A�en Hi I fs is car�sidering rezan ng afl of the arsenaE property incfuding the 3S acre �arce[. With'iii 50, days the•�.v,ilfage and Council r�ust decide how the 35 acre parcel is to be zoned or d�termine its future capabilities. -.,, Dr. Blomc�uisfi, an active vi�lage citizen, vaiced his concern to fihe Council that the Council was moving ;; too sfowly and cautiously whic€� may allow ot�ers such as Ramsey Co�nty to ta�Ce all a� the orsenal properfiy. lf vou �ave �nfierest ar some 0 �, either cani�act one of the.Counciimen�dnd �**�***** NOTES FROM THE ARDEN HiLLS PARKS AND RECREAT�ON DEPARTM�NT: The Park Play Equspment Sub�omrnittee has been busy visiting park sites throughou� the Metra Area, reviewing caiaiogs from rrtajor play equipment manufcrcturers and laying ground work for site developmeni. Their oa) is to start deve�o ing a master lan for each vif lage ark site and endeavor to rovide at least one iece o�' a eq�i ment ar corr�p ete one ma'or ar im rovement pro'ect at eac site. T e committee wou i e comm�nity input----�nterest resi snts s o� cantact t eir ar s an ecrsation Commit�ee representative or call the �'arks and Rec �epartment at the Vi (lage Haf I{633-56%6). Members of the Arder� Hil�s Women's Community Service Club and �he Parks and Rec D�partr�ent are sponsoring a Birdhouse B�ilding Pro'ect. Ever fa�if is encauraged ta �uild a bird hause this mont� anc� an parlc clea�up day in ate Apri , put it up in ar�e of the Arden Hil s Par s, or in their awn yarcf. SPRiNG R�CR�ATIONAL ACTIVIf fES-----Homeowne�s Gardening and Lawn Maintenance mini-course s�ar�ing on Apcil 2 and contintring on Thursc3ay evenings through April-----Begir�ning a�d Intermediate ��iuitar Lessorxs-----Racketball insfrucfiions for Women-----Boys Spring Baskei�alf Instre�ction $ League--- `-=--Spring Golf Tunewp for Women and Men-----5pring Tennis for Women and Men-----FOR ADD IT IONAL INFORMATION call Arden Hiils Parks and RecreaEion �epartrr�ent, 633-5676. **��*,�**�*�� opinions on the arsenal p� nci meetings in t e near