10-22-1985 PTRC Meeting Agenda - Minutes

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f Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting, September 24 Page two Mulcahy suggested researching possibility of grant monies for future park development. Committee concurred with this suggestion; asked that Buckley and Mulcahy research grant possibility that might be available that Parks Department could apply for; noted that grant monies usually must be ear- marked for specific projects; development of Arsenal lands if they become available, would be excellent project, for use of grant monies. Committee discussed seeking donations from major area corporations for future park development as well. Committee concurred that 1986 Park Improvement Program recommendations would not be finalized until (a) results of the community survey have been tabulated, and (b) meetings have been held with the Cummings Park area residents to determine their reaction to construction of proposed hockey rink, shelter and lights. Fall Program Proposal Council has approved fall program proposal; flyers have been distributed. Response seems to be good to programs offered. Park and Program Survey Returns Thus far about 250 surveys have been returned (10% response thus far), are still coming in at a goodly rate. Buckley and Shirley will prepare a tabu- lation form, then call Committee members for assistance in tabulating results, probably in two to three weeks. • Preliminary results indicate desire for increased trail development (hard surfaces, benches, etc. ), better marking on trails, and for a good map of City parks and trails. Committee asked Buckley to investigate methods and costs of preparing map of City trails and parks. It's also been noted that many people do not know where many of the parks and trails are located; Committee discussed regular publicity in the Town Crier, etc. listing park and trail locations. Miscellaneous/New Business - Summer Program Report, prepared by Cheryl Fregeau, Program Supervisor, was reviewed. - Fall Festival - attendance was up this year, parade was very successful. It is anticipated that any profits will be donated to the Parks Department for capital improvements. - Tree City USA - all forms were completed, and sent to the State Depart- ment of Forestry, for certification of Arden Hills as a Tree City USA. We should be notified in November or December. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Submitted by Shirley Marshall. • THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 22, 1985, 7:30 P.M. Village Hall.