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X NUrES OF TAE ARDIIJ HILLS PARRS & RECRE 1TICK CUIMITTEE TIJESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1992, 7:30 P.M., CITY HAIL • CALL TO CRDER The regular meeting of the Aden Hills Parks and Recreation Ccamu-ssion was called to order at 7:33 P.M. by Chairman David Sand. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair QaW, Mary Gillies, Lynette Kreidler, Mark Labine, Mark Magers, Don Messerly, David Moberg, Alan Mo- n r, and M Ricke.A nt: Noce Also Present: Bill (�Tekke , 1152 Benton Way. Mr. Guelker has expressed interest in serving on the Parks and Recreation Committee; Wynridge residence: Perry Mills, 1288 Wynridge Dr; Terry Srhutten, 1251 Wyncrest Court; Bill Walton, 1316 Indian Oak Circle; Dick Fregeau, 3280 New Brighton Road; Dale Hicks, Council Liaison; John Buckley, Parks Director. C QUHS OF C MC E: Councilmember Hicks directed the Committee members in the 1992 Oath of Office. WELCOME OCHMIT 'EE MEMBERS: Chair Sand and Parks Director Buckley warmly welcomed new and old Committee members. CU NMENG4/FILL TRAIL IMPROVEMENT DISCUSSION: • Buckley discussed the Cummings/Floral 1992 Trail Improvement proposal with residents and Park Ctomunity. The discussion covered the following: Review the proposed Ramsey County Trail system, review Arden Hills Trail System, financing park and trail improvements with Park Dedication Funds, review concerns expressed by residents at the November 26, 1991, Parks and Recreation Ccalmlittee meeting, time schedule for 1992 trail improvements. Resident Bill Walton acuu ented that he is very much in favor of trail improvement. He enjoys the Oak Grove on the high ground adjacent to the trail and hopes the use can be included as part of the trail improvements. Mr. Walton also indicated that some old appliances have been dumped in the area years ago and should be removed. Resident Terry Schutten also cu mwnts that he enjoys walking the trails at Cummings and Flora Parks. He indicated that a paved trail connecting the two parks would be an asset to the neighborhood. Several concerns were raised regarding steep grades on the present trail. The grading will have to be adjusted for bike safety. Cleanup the old dumping site, safety crossing across Hamlin will have to be resolved, establish a natural barrier along the trail for privacy protection, and bridge crossing the wet area should be upgraded. Chairman Sand thanked the residents for their input and invited them to stay for the remainder of the meeting. • APPROVAL CJF MINUTES Messerly moved. SeOOnded by Labine that minutes of November 26, 1992, be approved as mailed. Motion carried.