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• MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1993, 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:36 by Chair David Sand. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair David Sand, Bill Guelker, Megan Ricke Also Present: Council Liason, Dennis Probst; Cindy Severtson - Project Director; Ed. Newsletter, Kate Huebsch; City Administrator, Dorothy Person. INTRODUCTION OF KATE HUEBSCH: (426-4012) We discussed new Newsletter - It was requested that non-resident user fee be better explained. INTRODUCTION OF DOROTHY PERSON: Ms. Person explained to us the city council' s action on John Buckley' s early retirement on 3/12/93 . The issue of his replacement was discussed. Members expressed concern about not • filling the position in the near future. Dorothy Person gave us a handout outlining how in the short term the city plans to handle the void. Dennis Probst explained the council ' s position on filling the void. There is a uncertainty regarding the Arsenal property and we don't want to hurry into a replacement. The retirement was unplanned. John Buckley' s job description will be mailed to committee members with the minutes. COUNCIL REPORT: The big news was John Buckley' s leave of absence. There was a lot of discussion concerning the diseased tree program. Many communities have discontinued their programs but Arden Hills wishes to proceed with this program. There were 129 diseased trees last year. T. C.A.A.P. discussions have continued to progress. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the 2/23/93 meeting were approved as mailed. TENNIS COURTS: Cindy Severtson continues to work with J. Ostlund on coordinating an agreement for use of tennis courts. We need the agreement • before we recommend to the city that the Indgerson Tennis Court money be donated to Mounds View School District. Construction is