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ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 2 <br />Mr. Moore reported the Winter Recreation Guide is in the final copy phase and should be <br />sent out on schedule in early November. Mr. Messerly provided the picture for the cover <br />and it is very nice. <br />Council Liaison Grant noted the brochure is very nice which may lead residents to think <br />it is expensive. He suggested members of the Committee whenever possible let residents <br />know the brochure is printed three times instead of four and the City is maintaining the <br />cost structure for the brochure. <br />There is a pumpkin hunt at Valentine Hills Elementary on Friday, October 26, 2000. The <br />Arden Hills 4H Club is providing volunteers and City Staff will also be assisting with the <br />event. <br />In the first week of November there will be a meeting with representatives of Arden <br />Hills, New Brighton, Mounds View, Shoreview and District 621 to discuss participation <br />in youth track. There are a few issues that need to be resolved and Mr. Moore is hopeful <br />they will be addressed at that meeting. <br />The registration numbers are in for the Fall soccer program and the numbers indicate a <br />very successful soccer season. <br />REVIEW OF THE FLOWER GARDEN DESIGNS <br />The City has received proposals for two different types of gateway flower gardens from <br />BRW. BRW has proposed a solid concrete garden with a sign and without a sign and <br />also a loose stone garden with and without a sign. The cost for the loose stone garden <br />without a sign is $9,000. The cost for the loose stone garden with a sign is $14,000. The <br />cost for the cement garden without a sign is $35,000. <br />Mr. Moore proposed the City look at installing gardens in six locations throughout the <br />City introducing two per year. His proposal for the first year is two loose stone gardens. <br />One garden without a sign and one garden with a sign. <br />Mr. Messerly inquired as to the life expectancy of the loose stone garden before it would <br />need to be replaced. Mr. Moore indicated BRW had told the City the life expectancy on <br />the loose stone gardens would be approximately 20 years. <br />Mr. Zilmer inquired as to if the cost could be dispersed among other entities of the City if <br />the garden contains a City sign. <br />Council Liaison Grant indicated the Finance and Operations Committee is currently <br />reviewing plans for gateway signage. He indicated the Park, Trails and Recreation <br />Committee and the Finance and Operations Committee may want to cooperate to <br />coordinate signage so there is not a duplicate effort. <br />0 <br />