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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 3 April 23,2002 • Chair Straumann clarified that they would work with the process to develop a good plan. Council Liaison Larson clarified the process they would take with the Committee. He stated that they would need assistance with a lot of the development process from the developers. He stated that they would have them assist with the funding adding that this would allow them to recoup the upfront dollars. Chair Straumann asked if there was an upfront fee. Council Liaison Larson clarified that there were no upfront fees. He further stated that they would assist with the lobbying efforts. Committee Member Krenn stated that the Presbyterian Homes is going forward with their development. He stated that they have purchased three parcels combining them into one piece of property. He explained that the plan is to build a two-story structure that would include a commercial office on the first floor and rental housing on the second floor. He stated that this is a very positive development adding that no road realignment is planned for this area. Council Liaison Larson referenced the Guidant proposal stating that the Planning Commission would hear their proposal at their next meeting and reviewed with the Committee. He explained that the three-story training center would be connected to Control Data. He announced that the Friskies plant would be closing stating that they have been a good neighbor and employer in Arden Hills. • Council Liaison Larson provided the Committee with an overview of the Street Improvement program stating that it involves two cul-de-sacs. He stated that they received the Feasibility Study and it appears that they are ready to go forward with the reconstruction of the area. He stated that presently they are on a two-year schedule for completion. C. Parks Update—Michelle Olson Ms. Olson stated that she would like to acknowledge Committee Member Krenn. She stated that works for Medtronic and that he has worked as a coach and patrols for the Adopt A Park. She stated that for his time, Medtronics is donating $500.00 to the Parks Department. She explained that equal portions of the donation would be placed into the Recreation Fund and Parks Department. Committee Member Krenn explained that he has done this for the three years that he has worked for Medtronics. Chair Straumann stated that the Eagle Scouts were very helpful with the Buckthorn removal project. He stated that they are also hoping to have the new U. S. Flag by this Saturday, April 27, 2002. Ms. Olson explained that Tom Moore had planned to provide the Committee with information and examples of the signs for the Arden Hills parks and trails stating that she was not able to get the information in time for the meeting. She further explained that the information would be • forwarded to Committee members for the review with the intent to discuss at the next meeting.