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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 6 April 23,2002 • proposed budget for the General Fund CIP. He suggested that the Committee review the dollars for equipment and play structures for next year. Ms. Olson stated that the original budgets for Royal Hills and Valentine Park have been put back for 2003 and that the Trail Signage is allocated for 2004. She reviewed the Parks 5-year Capital Plan with the Committee. Committee Member Henry noted felling trailers and asked for clarification. Committee Member Messerly clarified that Felling is the brand name of the trailer they use. Committee Member Messerly asked if they are currently in violation of Federal Law with respect to compliance and if they could wait until 2005 to do the handicap accessibility. Ms. Olson stated that they are in good shape on this issue stating that Perry Park is a large issue. She reviewed the issues with the Committee. Chair Straumann suggested including ADA funding as a guide in their budget discussion. Council Liaison Larson clarified that this discussion is for General Fund dollars. He clarified his understanding of what the Committee would review regarding the Parks Funding and budget and suggested that they not use the 5-year as a guide as it involves other funds. Committee Member Krenn asked for clarification regarding Cummings and Tennis Park noting that at the last meeting they were voted out. Ms. Olson clarified that it was decided to keep them • in the budget as an option. Council Liaison Larson stated that with the closure of the Friskies plant they might have parking space available adding that there is a potential to work something out with Guidant. 1. Park Fund CIP—2003-2008 Each Commission member identified three high priority items for discussion. A general discussion was held and the Committee determined the following list of priorities for the Park and Trails Funds. They are as follows: Proposed Priorities for Park/Trail Funds: • Connect Moundsview High School trail to Old Snelling on south side of Lake Valentine Road. (4 votes) • Complete trail on Lake Johanna Blvd from Old Snelling to County Rd E. (3 votes) • Improve trail in Tony Schmidt between RR underpass and Moundsview High School. (3 votes) • Complete trail to connect Arden Hills City Hall to Hamline on north side. (2 votes) • Connect trails on south side of Lake Johanna. (2 votes) • Complete south Round Lake trail. (1 vote) • Complete Perry Park entry realignment. (1 vote) . • Complete trail on County Rd F from Hamline to Lexington. (1 vote) • Connect Lake Valentine Road to County Rd E along Old Snelling.