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Director but to the City Council. It helps in determining priorities for improvements in park, capital equipment to place in the parks and also will eliminate duplication of efforts. We do this in our City in our Comprehensive Plan, which helps to determine the long-range plans for the City. It would be a document that continues to live on. It sets the stage for others who come along. This document cost Long Lake $25,000 in 1998. It could cost the City of Arden Hills as much as $50,000. It took Long Lake 9 months to complete their plan. Don Tix asked if the consultants are Parks and Recreation specialists. Staff reported that Long Lake had two specialists — one was a park systems consultant and the other was a City Engineer. A motion was made by Pat Krenn that the concept of a Comprehensive Plan for Parks and Recreation go to Council for approval. Don Tix seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. 3. Review of the Adopt a Flower Garden Program. Staff reported that the day went very well. Don Tix asked about what happened to the perennial idea. Staff reported that it was too costly for this year. We can purchase perennials through the park fund next year. Rich Straumann stated that it would be nice to have everyone together in one banquet room for breakfast. The Committee enjoyed having City Council and City Staff involved. is 4. Vandalism in the Parks. Staff reported that the Cummings Park warming house was set on fire. We are waiting to hear back about how much $ damage. The City met with the Ramsey County Sheriff to come up with a Comprehensive Security Plan to review all of our parks. Pat Krenn reported some items found in Cummings Park (beer bottles, etc.) He also reported that people continue to park in Wyncrest Circle. A No Parking sign was taken down. He asked to have the sign put back up. 5. Replacement of Play Structure at Ingerson Park. The playstructure is scheduled to be replaced out of the Capital Improvement Plan. Staff would like to get the Committee's opinion on whether we, as a City, need to have a neighborhood meeting every time we replace a structure. Rich Straumann felt we should send a letter to residents and see what input comes in. The Committee recommended we stay with the same company, Miracle Recreation. Mr. Post feels like it is important to make sure we follow the bidding process. The Committee approved the colors of tan and green. RECREATION UPDATE 1. Staff reported that Spring classes are just finishing up. The numbers were very good. Summer classes are now starting to fill up.