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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Cornnuttee Meeting Minutes 7 March 26, 2002 Mr. Moore stated that ADA is a component of the study and that it is a concern. He stated that he found that the play structures are ADA compliant noting the replacement cost is not as much as they originally thought. He explained that they should determine if the ramps meet requirements. He agreed that ADA is a concern but not as much of a financial need. Committee Member Messerly asked about the ball fields at Perry. Mr. Moore stated that they are in trouble stating that two out of the 42 managers are wheelchair bound and cannot get out to the fields. Committee Member Crassweller stated that this is one of the reasons why he wants Staff to develop the budget plan as they already know the issues and what needs to be identified. Committee Member Messerly clarified that they are not going to deal with the top three at this time. Chair Straumann confirmed and suggested that the Committee consider their top three items for the next meeting noting that they are missing several members. The Committee agreed by consensus to wait with their discussion until the next meeting. Chair Straumann suggested that all members bring three to five priorities,with a brief description to the next work session for discussion. B. Tom Moore—Parks Uydate Mr. Moore provided the Committee with an update stating that they have another Eagle Scout Project. He encouraged the Committee to send any new projects his way. He explained that David Abraham, a student at Moundsview, is going to clean out the birdhouses. He stated that they had some vandalism to some of the houses and David is going to repair some of the houses, replace those that are not repairable and build some additional. He provided an update on the Adopt a Flower Garden Project stating that they have had a good return response rate. He stated that he needs Barb and Mary to assist in the coordination of volunteers. He stated that they are converting three of the gardens to perennials and that they have been working with Dayton's on the design. He stated that the garden located at the main intersection of Lexington and County Road E will have a patriotic theme of red,white and blue flowers,planted in tiers and located at both corners. He stated that the Arden Hills Nursery would be supplying the plants again this year and reminded the Committee that the PTRC garden is located at County Road E and Lexington, Arden plaza side of street. Mr. Moore stated that letters have been sent regarding the Community Vegetable Garden and that they have a letter of agreement with NSP to utilize the area. He stated that they have approximately 20 people that work this garden. He stated that all interiors of the warming houses have been painted. He stated that fertilizer has been ordered and contracts are in place. He stated that two employees, Dave Winkel and Scott Frieberger, are presently attending the Shade Tree Certification session. He noted that they have a caterpillar infestation at one of the parks and that they are taking care of the problem. He stated that they have initiated a street sweeping process for paved trails in addition to the streets.