10-22-1985 PTRC Meeting Agenda - Minutes

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4 Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Village of Arden Hills September 24, 1985 Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Sand. Roll Call Present: D. Sand, G. Dreyling, M. Gillies, T. Mulcahy, J. Otto, M. Peterson Absent: A. Anderson, K. Enrooth, D. Klick, D. Messerly, J. Mishek, Also Present: Councilmember N. Hansen Parks Director J. T. Buckley Approval of Minutes It was moved by Mulcahy, seconded by Otto, that the minutes of July 23, 1985 be approved as mailed. Motion carried unanimously. Council Report Councilmember Hansen reported that the proposed 1986 budget for Parks and Recreation Committee had been approved by the Finance Committee, with one change -- playground fees were increased from $5.00 to $7.50. Budget now goes to the full Council for its approval. Finance Committee expressed concern about the high cost of operating skating rinks; requested that Buckley and the Parks Committee research methods of keeping these costs under con- trol, and of providing alternate types of winter activities for all citizens, • e.g. cross country skiing, sliding, etc. The Finance Committee discussed at length the possibility of charging for use of rinks; no action was taken nor recommendations made. Peterson asked if Finance Committee had discussed differential in salary between Public Works and Parks maintenance workers and Parks' recommendation that this be eliminated; Hansen stated that Council and Finance Committee are aware of the recommendation; that 1986 budget plans call for minimal salary increases in all areas; anticipates no action will be taken, if deemed desirable, until comparable worth studies have been completed. Hansen reported that Hamline Avenue surcharging should begin shortly. Committee, noting that Hamline Avenue is part of the future Parkway plans, recommends to Council that Hamline Avenue plans and specifications be re- ferred to the Planning Commission and the Ux-ark�-and -Recreation Committee for review when prepared, as required by amendment to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Development Plan. 1986 Park Development Program - Status of Park Fund Deputy Clerk Zehm prepared for the Committee a list of future available lands for development, with Assessor's estimated market values. This shows that the amount that can be anticipated for future park dedication funds could be conservatively estimated at $150,000. (Current fund balance is $257,700± with $35,000 outstanding dedicated funds). • Buckley noted that, with these funds, all land acquisitions desired could be completed, and initial development of all parks completed. It was noted that future expenditures would be more of a maintenance issue than capital outlay.