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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 3 March 26,2002 • term plan following with an even longer-term view in how they intend to implement the plan to Council. He suggested, as a Committee, to respond in some way to the short term needs that would address ordinary park replacement items that are needed in the next year in addition to any capital improvements that need to take place in the next year. He stated that once they address the short term needs they can then move on to a medium range plan and asked for clarification. Mr. Post stated that this is more of a park fund question versus a general fund. He reviewed the dollars presently spent in the Park Department for vehicles and suggested reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and determine a cap on the dollar amount based upon recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Post provided a budget schedule to the Committee and recapped what has occurred in the last ten years with the Park fund. He explained the content of the fund balance with the Committee noting revenue sources such as park dedication and interest earning funds. He reviewed the park dedication stating that this would not drive this fund or perpetuate itself. Committee Member Crassweller clarified that the Mayor asked the Committee to come up with a 5-year recommendation for spending of approximately$1 million noting that there would be some other sources of funding. Ms. Olson clarified that there was a possibility of funding that would come from other sources noting that they were not clear on where it would come from at this point. Committee Member Crassweller expressed his understanding stating that what he is trying to • determine is what the framework should be for the Committee to use in determining how the money would be used. He stated that between now and December they should recognize the need for some form of budgetary process. Mr. Post stated that what he reviewed with the Committee is that it does not impact the levy. He stated that it needs to be pared down some and reviewed the dollars noting that the only significant project that has occurred is Perry Park. Chair Straumann stated that they are approaching the next subject and asked Mr. Post if he had any more information to provide to the Committee. Mr. Post provided the Committee with a copy of the strategic analysis noting the level of priorities. Mr. Moore asked if there were any other questions for Mr. Post. Committee Member Crassweller clarified that they have to spend down and acknowledged that the Mayor has said that there might be alternative funding available. He asked Mr. Post if would make sense to break the process down into two pieces, a one year projection and a four year projection. Mr. Post agreed stating that the immediate need is to pull together the 2002 budget in order to get a picture of 2003. He encouraged the Committee to prioritize their needs and determine what would require the highest dollar. Chair Straumann stated that they do have Park funds available this year for things that need to be done. Chair Straumann clarified that Council did approve the plan as submitted noting that the thought • was that they would review where they are going with their recommendations. He suggested prioritizing the park signage adding that if they have to take from the Park fund they should move