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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 3 August 24,2002 • Committee Member Crassweller expressed concerns regarding the disregard for safety when walking the main thoroughfares noting that many walk with the traffic versus against the traffic. He stated that he has asked for an article in the park newsletter. He stated that it has never been included. He encouraged the Committee to consider this issue and asked that a small statement be included asking that residents walk facing the traffic. Mr. Moore confirmed that they are now including a small statement in the Arden Hills newsletter. Committee Member Henry stated that a principle issue to consider is the speed on Lake Johanna Boulevard. 2. HCM—Preliminary Design Drawings Jerry Hagen and Matt Lysne, Hagen & Christensen&McIlwain Architects provided the Committee with a packet of information for their review. Mr. Moore stated that this is the first time the Committee has had an opportunity to review the new sign design. Mr. Hagen stated that he had revisited the parks and reviewed each park with the Committee. He explained that he chose to visit the four tier one parks noting that Valentine Park would be a good project for the next tier down. Mr. Lysne reviewed each park site plan with the Committee. • ❖ He reviewed the site plan map and new building layout with the Committee. He stated that the building is very similar in layout to the pavilion at Tony Schmidt Park. ❖ Committee reviewed each park beginning with Charles Perry Park. ❖ Mr. Lysne discussed the approach into the parks and the view of the main park building, adjacent buildings and the lake noting the prairie style structure. J g g p tY ❖ He suggested that the play structure and building should form the outdoor space area. He stated that it would incorporate the paths and trails throughout the park. Chair Straumann asked if they have identified dollars. Mr. Hagen stated that they have nothing is available but could provide further information. Committee Member Crassweller asked if parking had been downsized. Mr. Moore clarified that the parking is not affected and reviewed the location of the parking lot with the Committee. Chair Straumann asked for clarification of the lighting. Mr. Moore reviewed the park lighting with the Committee. Mr. Lynse explained that the intent of the building is to create a warming area that could be opened in the summer. He further explained that the building is almost the same size (without toilets included) as smaller picnic shelter at Tony Schmidt Park. Mr. Moore stated that Cummings Park could move up on the priority list as Guidant has offered • to assist in building this facility. Mr. Moore asked for feedback on the design and building location.