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Benchmarks: a review of recent City Council action 3 • Approved Planning Case 14-014: set- back variance for 1850 Venus Avenue (3-2 Holden and Holmes opposed) July 14, 2014 • Approved 2013 City Financial State- ment and Audit Report (5-0) • Accepted Final 2013 Fourth Quarter Financial Reports (5-0) • Awarded 2014 Seal Coat Improve- ment (5-0) • Approved liquor license application for Noodles & Company (5-0) June 30, 2014 • Approved Lake Johanna Fire Depart- ment capital expenditures (5-0) • Approved Planning Case 14-021: temporary wall sign extension for Arden Flats, 1290 County Road F West (5-0) • Approved Parks and Recreation sea- sonal positions (5-0) • Approved charitable gambling per- mits for both St. Katherine Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Chops, Inc. (5-0) • Approved the adoption of quarterly special assessments for delinquent Utilities (5-0) • Approved Highway 96/I-35W Inter- change Municipal Consent (5-0) • Approved TCAAP Master Plan Land Use Map (3-2 McClung and Werner opposed) focused on land acquisition to meet the needs of the growing City population. Park de- velopment efforts were also a priority during this time and focused on improving several park sites each year. In the decades that followed, park development focused mainly on smaller improvement projects and maintenance of existing park space, due to the limited availability of open land to develop in Arden Hills, which affects the amount of money available to grow the park system. The Master Plan for development of TCAAP property includes park space, which would be the first addition to the City’s park system in many years. Our parks today The City’s Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) represents the interests of Arden Hills citizens in leading the continuing development, expansion, and improve- ment of park resources. The PTRC recommends to the City Council actions that support those interests; monitors the use of and the improvements in parks, trails, and recreation; and collaborates with other City committees, commissions, and staff in improving the City’s natural spaces. Today, the Arden Hills park system offers residents a wide range of amenities and op- portunities for outdoor activity at its 14 parks. From smaller parks with rain gardens and peaceful walking trails to larger parks with top-quality team sports facilities and playground equipment for kids, there is truly some- thing for every outdoor enthusiast in Arden Hills. The closing sentiment of a Parks and Recreation Report from the 1980s holds as true today as it did then: “Arden Hills is known for quality living. This ‘good life’ can continue for our families with community support of on-going programs.” “Arden Hills is known for quality living.” Parks continued from page 2 Pay those utility bills online! Correction: The Benchmarks published in the July Arden Hills Notes incorrectly stated that Planning Case 14-014 was approved on May 27. The case was tabled on May 27, and a revised application was approved on June 30. During the first half of 2014, the Arden Hills Foundation record- ed 16 donations, totaling $3,528. The list includes dona- tions from compa- nies and individual residents. Some of the donations were designated for specific projects such as park benches, the Foundation’s sponsorship of the Valentine Hills Roadrunner Fun Run, water qual- ity improvements for Karth Lake, and a matching-gift program for a gateway sign at Lexington Avenue and Highway 96. The Foundation has launched a Facebook page where residents can learn more about Foundation news. The Foundation is grateful for all the donations it receives. Here are some ways to donate: • Write a check to the Arden Hills Foundation and send it to City Hall. • Designate your United Way gift to the Arden Hills Foundation. (The Foun- dation recently received approval to accept donations via the United Way.) Arden Hills Foundation update Coming soon, the City will be offering online and automatic utility billing payments. See the City website for instructions on how to sign up and for more information.