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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— MAY 14, 2001 ' 11 Mr. Moore stated the County might not complete Tony Schmidt Park in time. He noted they would try to get seed and sod down. He added they do not control the weather and are having a shortage of funding. He stated there would be concrete pads but no picnic tables. He noted there would be power and water. He added there would be a lot of dirt areas left. He stated they are going to be planting prairie flowers, which takes three years for full growth. He noted there would be a meeting this Thursday to discuss the park. He added all three play structures are up, but no benches are there yet. He stated they have fireworks mapped out. He noted they also have sites and locations for the vendors and the pony rides. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the program itself is wonderful. She noted the Committee has worked very hard. Mr. Moore stated they have up to 45 units for the parade. He noted the tents, bands, and vendors are scheduled. He noted there would also be a waterski show and a boat parade on Lake Johanna. Councilmember Aplikowski stated contributions are coming in from small businesses. Mayor Probst stated he and Mr. Lynch appeared before the citizens forum. He noted it was a good publicity opportunity for them. He added he attended the Ramsey County library kickoff at the Roseville library. He stated there are a good series of activities coming up. He noted they are interested in making Arden Hills more of an environmental learning center,than a traditional library. He added the reduction of hours is due to budget concerns. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Dennis Probst Joe Lynch Mayor City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Council chambers.