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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 3 October 22,2002 MSI has started their removal; Perry Park Neighborhood; and Bussard Court. He stated that the rule is if they cut the City would pick it up, chip it and put back into the area. ❖ Park signage will be completed in the next two weeks. He stated that Vacker, Inc. is the vendor and that they would be installing 20 signs. ❖ Placed handrails along the hill areas for the Arden Hills Trails. He explained that making the trails accessible year round is an ADA requirement and an action item in the Park Comprehensive Plan. ❖ All flower gardens have been converted and the last fertilization has been completed. ❖ Installed three park benches at Floral Park. ❖ All crosswalks in the City are officially done and include signage. He stated that every trail segment and handicapped accessible sidewalk should have MnDOT regulated signage. He reviewed the County owned streets noting that the City cannot touch or make changes to County roads. Vince Schwartz completed the stripping. Chair Straumann suggested inviting Mr. Schwartz to a meeting to discuss other issues. Mr. Moore agreed. Chair Straumann asked what other improvements are planned. Council Liaison Larson asked if the underpass is in the County CIP. Mr. Moore confirmed stating that it would be done next year. B. Recreation Updates - Michelle Olson Ms. Olson discussed the following items with the Committee: ❖ She stated that due to turnover in Staff the Winter Recreation Guide would not be issued. She explained that they have temporary help but that they do not have the experience to create the guide. She explained that the Winter Recreation Guide is generally the least impacted as there are less classes. She stated that they are trying to send out flyers that would normally be included in the guide and that they would monitor the response. She stated that they would also put a version of the guide on the City website. She stated that the Spring/Summer Guide would be back to normal. ❖ She stated that they would begin hiring for Ice Rink Attendants. ❖ Pumpkin Hunt is Friday, October 25, 2002 and the 4H Club is assisting. ❖ She stated that they have storage room issues and continue to have drainage issues in lower level of City Hall. ❖ She reviewed the park activities with the Committee stating that they are finishing soccer. 1 ❖ Outdoor bathrooms would be removed until ice rink season.