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Moore advised that, since we will be removing the County Park from circulation for that day, <br /> . there will probably be a fee involved,but that both the upper and lower parks would be available. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that it might be possible to negotiate fees with Ramsey County. <br /> Mr. Moore mentioned that he had informed Ramsey County that the City would like a presence <br /> at the Tony Schmidt Park's grand opening. <br /> Committee member Crassweller asked,related to Day in the Park, if staff had considered any <br /> events that would pay for themselves, or generate funds (i.e., dunk tank, etc.). Mr. Moore stated <br /> that staff was considering several new activities that would do so, including an art fair; taste of <br /> Arden Hills; and other potential revenue streams. Mr. Crassweller suggested that School District <br /> and College professionals be contacted for possible involvement if a dunk tank were considered. <br /> Summer Meeting Schedule for July and August <br /> Mr. Moore reported on past practices with summer meetings. A number of committee members <br /> planned to be unavailable in July. <br /> MOTION: Committee member Crassweller moved and member Straumann seconded a <br /> motion to cancel the scheduled July committee meeting. The motion <br /> carried unanimously. <br /> • REECREATION UPDATE <br /> Recreation Program Supervisor, Michelle Olson, addressed the recreation-related handouts in the <br /> Agenda packet. <br /> Safety Camp <br /> Discussion ensued regarding a memorandum from City Administrator Lynch regarding the <br /> future of the Safety Camp program. Ms. Olson addressed the lack of cooperation experienced <br /> with the City of Shoreview; the controversial, yet essential need for a safety program; <br /> discontinuance of Arden Hills staff pursuing donations for a Shoreview-based program; staff <br /> time and funding; costs for vendors and speakers; cooperation of other agencies (i.e., Ramsey <br /> County; the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department,National Guard helicopters, etc.) <br /> Mr. Moore and Ms. Olson updated the committee on results of various meetings held with those <br /> representing and participating in Safety Camp, and stated that it was determined by those parties <br /> to try the camp one more year; with little enthusiasm expressed by the City of Shoreview. It was <br /> the consensus of Mr. Moore and Ms. Olson that the City of Shoreview would probably not be an <br /> active participant in future camps. <br /> After extensive discussion, it was the consensus of the committee that Safety Camp was an <br /> essential safety program for kids, and if was eliminated, in the future we would be looking for <br /> ways to reinvent the program. The committee strongly suggested that staff continue to work on a <br /> solution to continuing the program, even if a cooperative venture with another city was required, <br /> rather than Shoreview, suggesting contact with the City of Roseville. <br />