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PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING October 23,2007 Pam Ms.Olson indicated the City could do that,and until fully resolved they would keep leasing. Committee Member Williams asked if the association would be interested in purchasing. Ms.Reyerson indicated they would be interested in owning but that would depend on price. Committee Member Williams requested it be noted that Council asked the question on if the Association was interested in purchasing,but that it did not necessarily indicate that the City would sell. Public Works Director Hoag indicated he does have concerns about privately run operations on a public piece of property. Committee Williams also felt because of other needs of the City it was not in the City's best interest to spend money on the tennis court and the City could accommodate the neighborhood and not have the burden of the expense. Chair Henry indicated the motion is to recommend to Council to extend the lease and include a commitment on the part of the neighborhood for repairs,signage,insurance,and other factors. The motion carried 6-1. Ms. Olson indicated once Council made a decision she will work with the Association. Council Liaison McClung asked Ms. Olson to be prepared to answer at the next Council Meeting out of all the city parks,which ones have on-street parking and which have.off-street parking. 6. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE—David McClunLr Council Liaison McClung provided the following updates: • He thanked those who attended the second open house for the Comprehensive Plan. He indicated for those hat were not able to attend that there was a link on the city website to look at the materials and re mmended they look at that and provide input on the questions that were asked to City Planner Lenhoff. • ouncil authorized a housing market study to be conducted, independently of the developer, to provide input-into-some-of the decisions being worked on-in terms ofdensity for the TCAAP development. --The firm selected is Maxfield. The study looks at what the potential is on the land and the housing market and what housing and companies there currently are in Arden Hills. • Development Cases: o the Northwestern College Development Proposal Master Plan is coming to Council on Monday evening; o County Road E and Lexington is on the Planning Commission for November • They are working on the budget and the truth in taxation meeting is set for the first week in December and they have approved the preliminary levee at 4.9 percent. He indicated they can stay at 4.9 percent but cannot raise it. • Karen Barton has left to go to the Metropolitan Council and they are starting the interview process for her replacement. • Noah Simon, who was extended the Assistant City Administrator position, will be starting on Monday, October 291h'and will be a great addition to the staff.