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Tony Schmidt Park Discussion <br /> Greg Mack, Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Director, presented to the Committee a <br /> sketch of how Tony Schmidt Park would be redeveloped. The project would be done in <br /> three phases: <br /> 1. Shoreline <br /> 2. Picnic Areas <br /> 3. Northern Trails <br /> The Tony Schmidt Park project was rated the number four project within the Parks and <br /> Recreation Department. McCarron's Park was selected this year as the Parks number one <br /> priority based on a set of criteria. <br /> The criteria included: geographic/development, socioeconomic, accessibility by bus and <br /> the overall fact that McCarron's was physically in worse shape than Lake Johanna. <br /> Greg explained that they bid their Park& Recreation projects into the County's overall <br /> request system. Greg also noted that Lake Johanna is not a regional park and; therefore, <br /> is not eligible for regional park funding. Mark Nolan, Parks Chair of the Ramsey County <br /> Parks Commission indicated that Lake Johanna is still a very high priority with his <br /> Committee, but hasn't been a high enough priority to be funded. <br /> Members for the Committee asked Greg and Mark what Arden Hills needs to do so to <br /> • ensure that Tony Schmidt is a top priority for 1997. Greg Mack suggested that our <br /> Committee write a letter to our County Commissioner as well as attend some of the <br /> priority meetings for Ramsey County. <br /> Tami Moberg, a resident of Arden Hills who lives near Lake Johanna, voiced her <br /> concerns about the safety and general deterioration of the park. She indicated she would <br /> be willing to put together a petition within her neighborhood, if needed. Mark Nolan <br /> indicated that the public needs to get more involved by promoting positive behavior in <br /> the parks and creating some good publicity. <br /> Dorothy McClung questioned the County about its interest/involvement in TCAAP. She <br /> feels that the County has not been strong enough in expressing any of their desires for the <br /> TCAAP site. Mark Nolan indicated he would let his Committee be aware of this. <br /> COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Susan Keim indicated that the City Council accepted the EAW on the Ogren <br /> Development and that they felt that an EIS was not necessary. County Road F is <br /> completed, except for some sodding. Temporary striping has been put in until it can be <br /> striped in the spring. Retainage Fees for County Road F have been requested in lieu of <br /> insurance claims for Valentine Park. <br /> 2 <br />