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Minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes, June 25, 1985 <br /> • Page two <br /> Council has also approved employment of summer program personnel, and two <br /> additional persons for playground program (added because of unusually high <br /> enrollment; 237 children currently enrolled. ) <br /> No agreement has been reached on park dedication for Woodbridge Properties; <br /> negotiations are still in progress. <br /> Dedication by Gerald McGuire, Edgewater Estates (Bussard property) will be <br /> partially in land and remainder in cash; amount not determined. <br /> Roseville Bank will pay $905 for dedication (amount originally credited <br /> for ponding which is now filled in. ) <br /> Application has been received by Planning Commission, to be discussed July 9, <br /> for re-construction of Motorola Tower to height of 1,125 feet. <br /> Crepeau Nature Preserve <br /> Messerly reported that planting done earlier is doing great; volunteers <br /> will be needed to keep weeds below 6" as these wild flowers require total <br /> sunlight. Plantings should be blooming at various times all next growing <br /> season. Pedestrian trail is being used more and more frequently. <br /> Messerly presented to Buckley a donation of $200 from the Arden Hills <br /> • Sportsmans' Club, to be used in the Preserve for construction of walking <br /> bridge in extremely low and wet area. Messerly and volunteers are putting <br /> in the bridge this week. <br /> Summer Program Review <br /> Buckley reported good response to all programs offered, particularly summer <br /> playground program. Leagues are all operating smoothly. <br /> Most feedback from mothers with children in the summer playground program <br /> has been excellent—residents are most appreciative of this opportunity <br /> for their youngsters. Program leaders are offering excellent selection <br /> of learning and play activities. <br /> Miscellaneous/New Business <br /> - Committee noted that the grass on the soccer field at Cummings is not thick <br /> enough for soccer games by older youths. <br /> - Otto stated that, while playing tennis at Cummings, residents on the <br /> cul-de-sac informed him that it is still being used for parking. People <br /> are mis-reading the parking signs, parking between them; suggested <br /> different placement of signs. <br /> - Buckley reported preparation of 1986 budget is in progress; he will present <br /> to the Committee for its review and discussion at the July meeting. <br /> - Messerly, Gillies, Klick and Otto will also present recommendations for <br /> • homes to be awarded certificates for exceptional gardens. <br />