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Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting <br /> Village of Arden Hills <br /> March 26, 1985 <br /> Village Hall <br /> Call to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Chairman Sand. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Present: D. Sand, K. Enrooth, D. Klick, D. Messerly, J. Mishek, T. Mulcahy, <br /> J. Otto, M. Peterson <br /> Absent: A. Anderson, G. Dreyling, M. Gillies <br /> Also Present: Councilperson N. Hansen, Parks Director J. T. Buckley <br /> North Heights Lutheran Church Representatives Dennis Pederson, <br /> Derrick Young <br /> Pat Minogue (interested resident) <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> Motion was made by Otto, seconded by Messerly, that the minutes of February 26 <br /> be approved as mailed. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> North Heights Lutheran Church Park Dedication <br /> At its March 11 meeting, the Council asked Parks Committee to. . ."re-evaluate <br /> its need for a passive and/or active recreation park site in that general <br /> area of the city, and to consider what the needs are with the total development <br /> of the Church site for park versus cash dedication. . .". Buckley noted that <br /> • Comprehensive Development Plan (1982) calls for neighborhood park in this area; <br /> recommends acquisition of land and development into neighborhood park area with <br /> playground equipment, hard court area, and neighborhood playing field (large <br /> enough for youth and women's teams, not regulation size, parking area would not <br /> be sufficient for adult league play. ) Area suggested is in south tip of plat, <br /> borders Snelling Avenue and Highway 10. After discussion, motion was made by <br /> Klick, seconded by Mulcahy, that Committee recommend to Council acceptance of <br /> 4.57 acres of land, as shown in sketch attached. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> N.H.L.C. representatives present stated that they are willing to agree to this <br /> dedication; however, would have preferred their original suggestion, feel <br /> they will probably develop recreational areas for their members' use and their <br /> prior experience indicates that there will be a great deal of community use as <br /> well; feel they are giving doubly in this way. <br /> Council Report <br /> Gift Booklet - Hansen reported that Council suggested the Parks Department <br /> develop this booklet and submit a rough draft to them, with updated prices <br /> of realistic items. Council determined that inclusion of any items for <br /> Public Works or Administration wuld be inappropriate. <br /> Northpark Corporate Center Park Dedication - Negotiations are proceeding <br /> with this group for park dedication; Council is suggesting a cash dedication. <br /> Right Turn Lane, Hamline Avenue and Highway 96 will be constructed shortly <br /> • by Public Works personnel. <br /> Chamber of Commerce - Arden Hills is now a dues-paying member of the North <br /> Suburban Chamber of Commerce; suggestion has been made that the Parks De- <br /> partment may wish to have a booth at one of their trade shows (held at <br />