08-25-1992 PTRC Meeting Minutes_2

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MINUFFS CIF' ARDEi�I HTT T 4 PI�RKS & RF7C3tII�'ICrT OQ i,'II'ITEE T(J�Y, AiJQ3SP 25, 1992, 7:30 P.M., CITY S�,LL • C�Id, TO C�2DII2 Zhe regular meeting of the Arden Hills Parks arxi Recreation Oca�mi.ssion was called to order at 7:33 P.M. by Acting Ci�air Mark Labine. R�CX[d, CALL Present: Acting Chair Labine, Bill Guelker, Lynette Kreidler, Mark Mergers, David Moberg, arxi �an Ricke. Absent: Mark Literski and Don Messexly, Mary Gillies, Alan Montgomery ar�d Dave Sand. Also Present: Nancy Iran and Roger Hickman, representing Nkxu�ds View Tennis Group. Plaru�ers John Bergly arx� Bill Sanders. Council Liaison, Dale Hicks; Cynthia Severtson, Program Supervisor; and John Buckley, Park Director. APPRC�L CAE' MIN[TrF� April 28 1992, Minutes were approved as mailed. Motion carried. Mates v� T�s P�,RFrrr�s x�ea�r- Nancy Iran ar�d Roger Hickman reported that Mounds View Hick Tennis parents are raising money for the construction of new tennis courts at MotuxLs View High. Reason for new courts are: The High School presently has only four cx�urts. Other schools will not play High School tennis matches at Mrxux3s View because of lack of courts • for varsity matches ar�d courts are badly in need of repair. Present courts are laid out east and west making play difficult due to the sun. Option #1 8 courts $280,000 Option #2 7 courts $255,000 Fund Raising Progress to date: - Light Brigade has pledged $92,500 in matching funds toward the tennis project. - School Board is favorable toward cc��letirig the project - School District will provide some futxis toward the new oourt's. Other local charities ar�d service clubs are beirx� asked to support the project. - Ms. Iran and Mr. Hicl�nan ask financial support frcan the Park Depar-tme�zt. $26,625 is allocated in 1993 for a single tennis court at Ingerson Park. 1"he Park CbmTnittee would be interested in rrriing that this money be directed toward the Nlourr�s View courts if: A joint powers agreement with the School District could address the following concexns: - Guarantee City use of courts during non-school use. - School District responsible for maintenance of carts and lighting. - School District responsible for enex�y cost. Ricke moved, seconded by Kreidler that John Buckley negotiate a joint powers agreement with the School District before the Committee makes a remotion to the Council. Motion carried. • GATEi�Y DEVIIAPMF�TP Past and present Park and Recreation Committees have discu`�sed to beautify the C.c�ra.uiity by Creating attractive entrances to the City at major intexsec.-tions. Former City Planner, Orlin Miller, prepared a Parkway System Feasibility Study dated