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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 18,2014 Page 5 Council Liaison McClung reported that the B2 District Plan is moving forward and that Council has been looking at some lighting options. He reminded the committee the Plan will move forward in 2015 and that the bridge on County Road E over Snelling Avenue will be out for a period of time. Mr. McClung indicated that Council denied a County proposal for a Conditional Use Permit for a Yard Waste Site and a Source Separated Organic Site as part of the Tony Schmidt Park off New Brighton Road. This was denied because there were some major concerns about the Source Separated Organic Site. Council Liaison McClung reiterated that the City Council will not be moving forward with the Franchise Fees so there will be a need to look for grants and other opportunities. Mr. McClung reminded the members that the last day to order trees from the Friends of the Park Tree Sale is April 18 and that this is an opportunity for residents to donate trees to the City. He indicated the information is also available on the website. Council Liaison McClung mentioned that there is no further news regarding the proposal for the old Carroll's Furniture building. He stated that this is a challenging property because of lack of parking. B. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Public Works Director Maurer again acknowledged the Arden Hills Foundation material he received from Councilmember Holmes. Mr. Maurer reminded the committee about the Clean-up Day flyer in the packet and that the Clean-Up Day will be held on Saturday, April 26. Steve Scott mentioned he has spoken to the JDA and the City Council about a site to fly model airplanes. He indicated that he belongs to the National Orginzation and that the organization is interested in helping him organize some kind of effort to get some space at TCAAP. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Committee Member Van Valkenburg. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). NEXT MEETING For those interested, there will be a subcommittee meeting to discuss the Master Plan recommendations for programming/field needs, amenities, and land use for TCAAP on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2014, at 6:30 p.m.