11-22-1994 PRTC Meeting Minutes_2

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Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Committee November 22, 1994 MINUTES Call to order: 7:05 p.m. Members Present: Dave Sand (Chair), Megan Ricke, Lynette Kreidler, Anita Larson. Also present were Council Liason, Dennis Probst, Parks & Recreation Director, Cindy Walsh & Program Supervisor, Tracy Petersen. Council Report: Mayor Probst talked about TCAAP and the reutilization committee. He also informed the committee that there would be a new council liason appointed to the Parks & Recreation Committee. Foundation Discussion: The committee discussed steps necessary to continue the process of setting up a foundation. After talking with Fran Holmes, the Parks and Recreation Committee is hoping that the Finance Committee will take this on as a project. Cindy will talk with Terry Post about relaying this message to the Finance Committee. Program Report: It was reported that the winter brochure would be out the week of November • 28. Tracy mentioned she is working with teachers and principals at Valentine Hills and at Island Lake in efforts to obtain more scheduling space. Arden Hills Parks & Recreation is also working in collaboration with the Mounds View School District Youth Coordinator on programs/ special events for middle school youth. Trail Survey: - ( City Hall south through McClung's new development) Parks & Recreation Director Walsh went over the trail report, which was sent out in our November packet. Most of the discussion centered around potential problem areas. She explained the maps provided by Maier Stewart as a result of their survey work. The map indicates an Option A and an Option B. Option B would follow our existing trail easement; however, the terrain is difficult in places and several trees would need to be removed. Option A provides a less expensive possibility since it is a flatter area and there is less vegetation. In order for the City to put a trail as indicated by Option B, additional easement would need to be acquired from the Pemtom Townhouse Association. Cindy will meet with the North and South townhouse associations to discuss the trail and inquire about obtaining an additional easement. An updated report by Cindy will be given at the January meeting. 1995 Committee Members: All current members who would like to serve on the committee in 1995 should let Cindy know by mid-December. Committee members are encouraged to join other Arden Hills committees. Director's Report: Rotary has contacted Cindy with an interest in planting trees in Arden Hills as • one of their community projects. Possible areas include-- Perry Park ( after the regrading), gateway flower gardens, lower Freeway, plantings along new trail areas.