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MINUTES OF TM ARDEN H= PARKS & RDQt=CN aMII=, 11-26-91 Page Two . Chairman Sand moved and seconded by Mark Labine to give Mr. Nichols until Spring to repair the vegetation in the open space, remove his utility shed, and fencing around the garden. Motion carried. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Dale Hicks reported. City's Truth in Taxation Hearing was held on November 18. There will be no increase in taxes in 1992. Therefore, a small group of citizens attended the meeting. The citizens expressed no major concerns relating to 1992 taxes. The Mayor and Council are discussing potential City use of the new Training Center with Army Reserve Officials. Little progress has been made regarding use of the Center. PROGRAM REPCRT Cynthia Severtson reported she is continuing efforts to develop programs for Chippewa Middle School. The school is somewhat reluctant but great strides have been made. She will continue her efforts in obtaining programs at Chippewa Middle School. Ice skating lessons start in January. Session have been added due to the increase in numbers last season. A number of ski trips and various other trips have been planned for children during vacation days frcgn school. See the brochure for details. The Winter Brochure is out and will be delivered this week. . I am running a few programs at St. Odelia this winter. The principal is very pleased we are offering after school programs for their students. Please feel free to call Cindy if you have ccunents or questions on any programs. Ccomittee members expressed interest in developing a Parks and NEW BUSINESS Recreation Department Mission Statement. Buckley presented Mission Statements from the Plymouth, Roseville, Maplewood, Inver Clove Heights, and New Brighton Parks and Recreation Departments. Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department goals and objectives were also presented to the Cc mnittee. Committee members are asked to review the statements and be prepared to write a Mission Statement at their January meeting. Buckley stated there will be no Ccarnmittee meeting in December. He thanks the members for serving on the C.caimLittee in 1991 and urged them to continue serving on the CamYnittee in 1992. Ccmi.ttee members will be contacted by phone to poll their interest in 1992. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.