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Parks and Recreation Committee • Tuesday, June 22, 1999 7:00 p.m. - Arden Hills City Hall Call to Order and Roll Call. Chairman Don Messerly called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Those attending included Rich Straumann, Parks and Recreation Director Tom Moore; Council liaison Lois Rem; Steve Zilmer, Patrick Krenn, and Don Tix (three residents who have expressed interest in joining the committee); Graham Stones from BRW; and Bethel College representative Bruce Kunkel. 2. Approve May 25, 1999 Minutes. Rich Straumann noted the correct spelling of his name. The minutes were approved as corrected. 3. Council Report. Lois Rem reported that Council approved purchase of the Arden Oaks Playstructure as recommended by the Committee, including contractor installation (6/14/99). Council will be reviewing the City Ordinances concerning Lakes, Trees, Parks (Chapter 7) at an upcoming meeting. 4. Introduction - Michelle Olson. Tom Moore introduced Michelle Olson who began work as Program Supervisor on May 27. He and the Committee thanked her for her hard work and successful planning for the June 5 Day in the Park. • 5. Day in the Park Review. Tom Moore reported the highest attendance yet for this event. Everyone reported hearing many enthusiastic comments on the event. Staff and the Committee are looking forward to even better results for next year's event. 6. Arden Oaks Play Structure Update. Tom Moore noted that Miracle was awarded the bid. He visited the park with them today. They plan delivery within 5-6 weeks; installation should be done in 4-5 days. He also showed the Committee recent data on the neighborhood as plotted by the GIS program that the City participates in through the I-35W Corridor Coalition and noted that this type of information will provide us with invaluable information for planning improvements and programming throughout the city. 7. Arden Manor Park Project Update. Graham Stones presented a revised cost projection. Reducing the area for upgraded fill for green space to approximately 1/2 acre saves approximately $15,000. Sod and seed would cost $2,500. No trees are included in the budget. The Committee decided to send the proposal to Council, recommending it be sent out for bid. Round Lake Trail Extension Update. Tom Moore reported that Council approved sending this proposal out for bid. This is being placed on a "fast track" for completion this year, pending acquisition of necessary easements. Repairs to the existing trail are also planned. 9. Bethel College Project Update. Tom Moore presented a combined calendar to show Bethel's projected field times for varsity and intramural teams. The schedule indicates lots of time available for city use. Bruce Kunkel stated