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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 4 October 22,2002 ❖ Parks are working to remove the nets and are getting the winter sports equipment ready • for the season. Committee Member Garretson asked if they would place anything in the newsletter in the absence of the winter guide. Council Liaison Larson asked if they would need more than a page. Ms. Olson stated that she would be doing a one or two page flyer that would include all of the classes. Council Liaison Larson clarified that Committee Member Garretson meant to include a page with the newsletter or the utility mailings. Ms. Olson stated that she would see if they could save space in the newsletter. 1. HCM- Presentation and Discussion Tim McIlwain provided the Committee with a packet overview of the proposal for the park shelters. Mr. McIlwain stated that they would like to receive comments from the Committee regarding the proposal for the five shelters. Committee Member Krenn noted Cummings Park stating that he reviewed the area for the proposed structure. He stated that it would be sticking over the hockey rink by 17-feet. He expressed concerns regarding the close proximity of the building to the baseball fields. Mr. McIlwain stated that they would review the area noting that they are presently reviewing the site plans. Committee Member Krenn noted that they do not own the parking lot or the land behind the building. Mr. Moore stated that this park could possibly change within the priorities and referenced Guidant and the park dedication fee. He explained that Guidant has stated that they would build the park structure in Cummings Park. He further explained that based on decisions to be made by Council it could elevate Cummings to the number one park to address next year. Mr. McIlwain stated that they could meet with the people putting together the parks to determine the actual needs and would be sensitive to all issues. Mr. McIlwain noted that at the last meeting they were requested to consider smaller shelters and provided the Committee with examples. He also reviewed medium sized shelters with the Committee. He referenced the conceptual construction cost estimates and reviewed stating that they tried to use numbers that are historically based. Matt Lysne reviewed the dollars with the Committee. He referenced a correction for funding stating that it would be 2003 dollars. He reviewed the costs with the Committee. He stated that Charles Perry costs are for the large prototype with toilet rooms and kitchens. He explained that it has considerable square footage for the patio area and reviewed the costs with the Committee. He explained that the prices do not include estimates for winter site construction and work for the sewer, water or utility extensions or telephone. He stated that ventilation is included in the cost estimate but heating and cooling costs have not been provided as a part of this breakdown. Mr. McIlwain stated that they did not want it assumed that the buildings would be air- conditioned. He clarified that the structures are three-season structures.