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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 5 <br /> August 24,2002 <br /> the future. He stated that they have several difficult issues to face and suggested working on one <br /> • park versus four parks. <br /> Chair Straumann clarified that the Committee is only considering two parks, Valentine and <br /> Perry. He explained that this discussion was not to make a decision on the list of work and <br /> clarified that they are only considering concepts for the park design. <br /> Committee Member Garretson clarified that her understanding was that the Committee would <br /> review and determine a concept that would apply to all future park areas. <br /> Mr. Lysne reviewed Floral Park. <br /> ❖ He reviewed visibility issues stating that the view of the site from the road is critical. <br /> He reviewed the parking area noting that it is accessible to the paths and trailways. <br /> ❖ He stated that the building orientation is different than the other designs presented and <br /> reviewed the changes with the Committee. He stated that this could be created as a prototype <br /> shelter noting that it could accommodate up to 65-70 individuals. <br /> Mr. Lysne reviewed Valentine Park. <br /> ❖ He stated that it was a classic but small park. <br /> ❖ He reviewed the parking lot,half court and ball field locations. <br /> Committee Member Garretson clarified that the existing trees would remain intact. She <br /> expressed concerns stating that it could have changed with the addition of the parking lot. <br /> • Committee Member Messerly asked who suggested the drainage park. Mr. Moore stated that <br /> this was recommended by Ingram and reviewed with the Committee. <br /> Mr. Hagen stated that the design worked well as a warming house adding that it could also be <br /> used as a summer structure. <br /> Mr. Moore stated that this would be a good prototype for several of the smaller parks. He stated <br /> that this is what they were originally looking for and explained that Valentine Park would be the <br /> prototype for smaller parks and Floral Park would be the prototype for the medium to large <br /> parks. <br /> Chair Straumann stated that they would also be discussing the area behind City Hall in the <br /> future. He stated that it would be one last opportunity to place a park north of Highway 65. <br /> Committee Member Messerly complimented Mr. Hagen and Mr. Lysne on their efforts. <br /> Mr. Hagen referenced the prairie style architecture and asked if the Committee is looking to <br /> make all buildings look the same,with the same color theme throughout or would they prefer all <br /> buildings,with the same form,but adapt the colors to fit each neighborhood. He stated that all <br /> buildings would utilize the same materials but adapt the outside appearance to fit into each area, <br /> which would add individuality. He clarified that what he has heard is that the Committee wants <br /> • continuity. Mr. Moore stated that Council direction would be a consistent theme,which would <br /> be the prairie style, with the same materials used throughout. He stated that each building could <br /> be adapted into each neighborhood based upon appearance. <br />