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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 2 April 23,2002 • Ms. Olson stated that last Thursday, April 17, they held an Award Luncheon recognizing the City Task Force and Sponsors. She stated that the Mayor along with approximately 40 to 50 people attended. She stated that the April 18 Town Hall meeting was very well attended. She stated that they provided tours of the new City Hall building adding that many of the Residents were very curious about the building. She stated that currently her focus includes hiring,the playgrounds and seasonal maintenance. She stated that adult softball begins this week and they plan to move forward next week starting the season with 38 teams. Ms. Olson referenced Tony Schmidt Park stating that she has sent the contract for use of the park. She stated that she wants to charge $1200.00 for use of the park for the Day at the Park event. She stated that she would have the City Administrator negotiate the contract. Committee Member Garretson asked for clarification on the parade. Ms. Olson stated that this year they are working on the parade adding that they have sent letters out to the Residents. She stated that Lois Remm is trying to get the neighborhoods involved. She stated that they are trying to save dollars adding that there is no need for a long parade. She stated that information regarding the event would be available on the City website. Committee Member Garretson asked if each individual would need to apply or would they be able to apply as a group. Ms. Olson clarified that they can apply as a group. Committee Member Garretson asked for clarification on restrictions or stipulations. Ms. Olson explained that they do not have many restrictions. She referred Committee Member Garretson to • Lisa Jensen stating that her telephone number is available on the application. Chair Straumann noted the 50th Anniversary Banners stating that they are still up on County Road E and asked if they plan to remove them soon. He also asked if the City had any plans for replacement banners. Council Liaison Larson stated that the Council has had discussions regarding the replacement of the banners adding that nothing has been decided. He stated that the banners would probably be replaced in about one month. Chair Straumann suggested using a seasonal theme with the banners. Ms. Olson stated that Mr. Moore is putting together information that he would have presented adding that they would distribute the information to the Committee for their review. B. Council Liaison Larson- Council Update Council Liaison Larson stated that the Council had a nice ribbon cutting ceremony with the release of doves at the City Hall. He stated that the Town Hall meeting went very well adding that it is great to be able to have such a nice event held at the new City Hall. He stated that they had a good discussion on TCAAP at the Council work session. He stated that four consortiums presented to the Council. He stated that Council is meeting next Monday, April 29, 2002 and would be hearing a presentation from Raybein and Centex. He stated that the Opus Group came in as second adding that nothing specific was presented. He stated that the next step would be • selection by the Council and that they would be holding one or two Public Hearings to get feedback from the Residents on the use of TCAAP land.