02-26-1985 PTRC Agenda - Minutes

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Minutes, Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes, February 26, 1985 Page three Gillies asked if there is information available for new residents about City parks, suggested all new residents be given this. (Clerk's note: Mayor sends "welcome" letter to new residents which includes list of parks and map showing location of parks and trails. ) Gift Suggestion Booklet Buckley suggested copies of this booklet, used in New Brighton, listing things the City is in need of, and giving those receiving the booklet the opportunity to contribute any of the items. Peterson thought it an excellent idea, said it is being done by other communities. It was moved by Otto, seconded by Klick, that Committee recommend to Council that such a booklet be developed for Arden Hills. Motion carried unanimously. Buckley would have it printed, sent out with the Town Crier, and would do a follow-up with local businesses. Spring Program Proposal Committee noted change in Adult Program, to "Jazzercise" from "Perpetual Motion" and "Thinning Your Thighs". Youth Softball programs are being changed from Co-Rec to separate boys and girls programs to encourage more girls to participate; sense an unwillingness of the girls to participate in Co-Rec programs. • Motion was made by Klick, seconded by Anderson, that the Spring Program as proposed be recommended to Council for approval. Motion carried unanimously. Report on Meeting with Arden Oaks Neighborhood Buckley reported a good attendance by residents at this meeting. At this 1.3 acre site, City crews have completed grading and seeding; Buckley is now proposing installation of 10 x 10 backstop, preparation of all-purpose playing field, a 50' diameter play area, with play structure, and some plant- ings. A hard surface area is planned in the next three to four years. He added that residents offered to provide labor for plantings, seemed pleased with the plans that have been developed. Reaction to Hockey Rink and Lights at Cummings While several members had spoken to neighborhood groups about this possibility, they did not get a definite "reading" from this, residents did want to know where they would be and how high they would be. Committee suggested that if lights were installed, they be equipped with turn-off at a definite time, such as 9:00 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. Committee also suggested visiting hockey rinks with lights to see how they are installed, and how they seem to affect sur- rounding areas; Buckley will arrange this. Parkway Subcommittee Report Subcommittee met January 31, reviewed candidate routes and potential park- ways, will meet again March 7 with Planner Miller to continue work on draft- ing a recommendation to Council. •