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Arden Hills Park and Recreation Committee Meeting December 18,2001 3 . used. He explained that he has ten digital photographs of various parks in the area and asked the Committee for their preferences. He offered to scan any additional photographs the Committee might be interested in including. Committee Member Tix suggested that they use a picture of a park in Arden Hills. Committee Member Crassweller agreed and asked Ms. Olson to pull the photographs together and provide them to Greg Ingraham Council Liaison Larson suggested using pictures from the Recreation Guide. Ms. Olson agreed and referenced the photographs that they have of Valentine Park. Mr. Ingraham stated that he has received positive feedback regarding the information that has been made available on the web and recommended that they continue to use the web as a tool for communication. He reviewed the maps with the Committee and suggested that they keep the text on the plan to point out the parking options. Committee Member Straumann asked if they really want to include the graphic in the guide. Ms. Olson stated that the Fair Isaacs proposal includes a building and suggested that it be referenced. Council Liaison Larson stated that they would have to come before the City Council for approval. Mr. Ingraham suggested including it to show the placement stating that they have a • park that is land locked and they need to clarify the access. Mr. Ingraham clarified that they would reinforce and that the Committee would continue to work with Fair Isaacs as they move forward. He stated that they had received several comments regarding Lindy's corner. He stated that they have received several good comments and that the Residents would like them to replace the backstop. He further stated that the Residents did not think the trail was necessary and asked for benches in the area. He stated that this issue should be addressed and asked the Committee for feedback. Mr. Moore explained that they removed the backstop because it was old and not being used. Committee Member Crassweller agreed that the backstop has had a useful life and stated that many people still play ball, as it is such a wonderful,wide-open space for them to play. He acknowledged that they do not have a pitching mound or base and suggested placing benches and the backstop as it is a simple, easy and inexpensive solution by allowing it to be a natural, open space for everyone to use. Committee Member Tix asked if Mr. Moore had received any calls when they took the backstop down. Mr. Moore confirmed he had not received any calls. Committee Member Thompson expressed concerns noting that there is a potential safety issue to consider due to the busy intersection near the park and suggested that they wait to make a • decision regarding the backstop. She expressed her agreement with Mr. Moore and stated that she does not consider this to be a priority.