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of <br />Don Tix stated that it is used for tubing and maybe we could set up something for that, <br />jump, etc. But that may bring up a liability issue. <br />Dorothy McClung stated that it is sometimes ok to just have a hill and let them build it <br />into what they want. They can put their own moguls and jumps, etc. <br />5. Theme Park <br />Staff did receive information in regards to the Theme Park idea that Jim Johnson had <br />reported on. Staff received videotape and materials. We can present the video at another <br />meeting, as our videotape machine is not working right now. The cost of the Theme <br />Park in Janesville, WI, was approximately $650,000. It is extremely popular. Staff will <br />pursue it further. <br />Staff will also show the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) video, <br />from the MRPA Conference in Mankato, which Staff attended. <br />6. Presbyterian Homes <br />The Committee received a copy of the memo given to Presbyterian Homes in regard to <br />soccer field usage. The President of Presbyterian Homes will be meeting with the <br />President of Northwestern College to discuss the future of these fields. Staff believes <br />that Presbyterian Homes is possibly going to take over the control of those fields from <br />Northwestern College. We submitted our soccer usage needs for both the City and North <br />Suburban Soccer Association (NSSA). Pat Krenn asked if NSSA would have use of <br />those fields. Staff reported that was part of the request due to the % of children in Arden <br />Hills that play NSSA soccer. We are not providing enough fields to meet that %. <br />DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM REPORT <br />Staff reported on possible Park improvements. <br />Perry Park: BRW will be looking at the costs for an outfield fence, picnic shelter, etc. <br />Hazelnut: A new warming house. <br />Staff reported that Scott Freyberger received, and passed, his one-year review. <br />Staff reported on Fall Soccer (participant and coaches) Evaluations. Reports were in the <br />committee's packets. We had a good response and ratings seemed good. The two biggest areas <br />of concern were: <br />1. MEA weekend — should we include this — we had many comments on that. <br />2. Coaches' Clinic — we would like to add a skill element and maybe divide the <br />returning/new clinics into two nights. Also, we will probably be eliminating the <br />NYSCA Coaching Clinic component. It has been costly and not very effective. <br />n <br />