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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-DECEMBER 21, 2009 14 0 1 C. Recreation Fee Assistance Program Recreation Manager Olson explained they were not widely publicized and the funds were limited. If a resident were to call in and ask, they were directed to her. Councilmember Grant stated he was in favor of the $40 cap. Mayor Harpstead requested staff provide an Admin. Update on the recreation program numbers. Council directed staff to bring this item forward on the Consent Agenda at a future meeting. D. Celebrating Arden Hills Recreation Manager Olson presented the City Council with information on Celebrating Arden Hills. She indicated the committee would like to begin booking vendors for the event and that this could not be done until 2010. The Committee was hoping to hold the event at Perry or Cummings Park, but that the event would probably be held at Tony Schmidt Park to allow for the fireworks display. Recreation Manager Olson stated the event was scheduled for September 18cn She reported she has already permitted Tony Schmidt Regional Park and she would be speaking with Ramsey County about the event logistics in hopes of keeping the road open to the park. Councilmember Holden questioned if Presbyterian Homes would be a sponsor of the event. Recreation Manager Olson explained that Presbyterian Homes has provided snacks and beverages in the past for the tea and tent event. However, the City has not received a commitment yet to date, but that staff would be speaking with them about the event. Mayor Harpstead stated Bethel or Northwestern could be approached to provide busing to and from the event. Councilmember Holmes indicated the committee was trying to focus on more adult focused activities. Councilmember Grant suggested the band selections be rethought to focus on the adults.