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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 9 March 26,2002 • Ms. Olson stated that they are trying to get the parade going, and that the even would include a fireworks display. She stated that the event would start at 1:00 p.m. adding that it would be more focused. She stated that they are encouraging more community involvement noting that they did an awesome job last year with the celebration. Mr. Moore reminded the Committee about the Ramsey County Friends of the Park Tree program. He reviewed the donation process and referenced a discussion they had as a group about donating a tree. He encouraged the Committee to contribute as individuals in addition to the group. Ms. Olson stated that if there are any community members that the Committee knows of that are experienced in arts or foods to refer them to her. D. Council Liaison Larson- Council Update Council Liaison Larson stated that they are continuing with the presentations on Tcap. He explained that they have three developers yet to present adding that they would be hearing from six groups and once completed they would then determine the next step,which would be to choose amongst the six presenters. He referenced a consortium stating that they need assistance in funding and development. He stated that their next focus would be legislation to free up some of the land. He stated that the second item for update involves a hearing that took place for Guidant. He . explained that Guidant is a large corporate citizen in Arden Hills and that they are proposing a new planned unit development for their campus. He stated that the plan is for the next twenty years with a significant increase in employment. He stated that the proposal was presented to the Council and neighborhood. He explained that the residents identified two items of concern, traffic and visual impact. Committee Member Krenn stated that they did not hear as much at the table as what was expected and that they are presently reviewing the traffic impact at this time. Council Liaison Larson stated that third item for update involves the small pavement plan for this year. He stated that they are going forward with the plan and provided the Committee with an overview of the area involved. Committee Member Messerly asked for a copy of the Tcap plan and clarified his understanding that they have to come to Arden Hills to request use. Council Liaison Larson confirmed stating that it is governed by Arden Hills ordinances and zoning. He reviewed the areas involved with the Committee. NEXT MEETING AGENDA Chair Straumann clarified that the agenda items for the next work session work be the Parks • Budget adding that it should include 3-5 priorities from each Committee member.