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t Page 2 January 22 , 1991 Park Minutes 1991 PARK & TRAIL Buckley reviewed the 1991 proposed park and DEVELOPMENT trail development. A large majority of the development will be contract projects for asphalt companies. The economy indicates that this will be a lean spring for contractors. Early bid projects could attract variable bids. Schedule: - Submit 1991 development recommendation to Council - late February or early March - Prepare specifications - advertise for bids in March - Start construction in April or May The committee reviewed the trail development listing estimated cost proposed trail development. It would cost approximately $115, 216 if all the listed trails were asphalted. Committee asked Buckley to provide individual master plans for Cummings, Floral, Hazelnut and Chatham Parks. Prepare an overlay of proposed trails to see if they would connect to Ramsey County short and long range trail development. Committee asked for input from Ingerson neighborhood at next Park meeting to discuss tennis court construction and securing west access to Ingerson Park. • PROGRAM REPORT: Severtson reviewed the 1990 Spring, Summer and Fall programs with the committee. 18 new program activities have been offered. Some of the new afterschool activities are: magic, cartoon drawing, storytelling/dramatics, acting, ceramics, candle making, cooking, adult/senior trip. 2 ,806 individuals have registered for those activities, with $41, 730 user fees collected. Severtson mentioned that the class fees were increased by 25% for the Winter and Spring programs. There was some concern that increased fees will prevent some low income children and particularly families with multiple participants, from participating. It was suggested that a program fund be established to help subsidize lower income families. This could be advertised through the Town Crier, etc. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9: 52 PM.