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Arden Hills Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 4 November 26,2002 5. PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATES Ms. Olson discussed the following items with the Committee: ❖ The Santa Breakfast was on December 7. ❖ She noted they had taken bids on cleaning up the downstairs storage area. ❖ The Day in the Park Committee was meeting on December 10 and they were looking for more members for the Committee. The Day in the Park will be on June 28, 2003. ❖ She noted she was researching recreation software because the current software they had was outdated and difficult to work with. ❖ She noted they had recently attended the MRP conference. ❖ The warming houses and rink areas were being prepared for flooding. 6. PARK PARTNERS PROGRAM Chair Straumann asked if they wanted to use the Guidant money as a kick off to the Parks Partner Program. Committee Members Henry and Crassweller stated they did not agree with that because Guidant was being required to give the money and they were not giving it as a gift. Committee Member Thompson stated they needed to be careful that they did not come across as not wanting Guidant as a partner. Ms. Olson noted Guidant was very supportive of the community, and she believed they would be willing to participate as a parks partner. Committee Member Henry requested this item be put back on the next agenda for further discussion. 7. 2003 BUDGET OVERVIEW Ms. Olson reviewed what was being proposed for the 2003 budget. She stated this would be brought back for discussion at the next meeting. 8. PTRC BUDGET ALLOCATION REQUESU/MOTION FOR 2003 BUDGET Committee Member Thompson noted her concern was not about the recommendation,but how it was being recommended. Committee Member Crassweller stated this had already been approved at the September meeting. Committee Member Thompson expressed concern that they were not saying exactly what they wanted the money for. She noted the City Council would want a plan of why they needed the money and what they were going to do with it.