12-11-1984 PTRC Agenda - Minutes

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Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes • Page two meet with the Rice Creek engineer to design a dam which will meet Messerly 's and their requirements , and anticipates construction next spring . Arden Oaks Park Report Seeding has been completed . Buckley suggested meeting with area residents shortly to discuss with them what they would like to have in their park ( area could accommodate some play apparatus , benches , and possibly a back stop ) , and also to discuss permanent name for the park . (He noted that it Js being called "Arden Oaks " designating the area, can continue with this name or pick another. ) Winter Program Review Program changes were discussed : basketball is being handled by the parents ' organization and dropped by Arden Hills , as previ - ously discussed with the committee . "Sports Club " will be dropped ; Buckley explained that the favorite activity of the "Sports Club " was floor hockey , so a floor hockey program is scheduled for the winter . Men ' s 3 Man Basketball ( a low key bas- ketball program for "over the hill " types like park directors , etc . ) has been added ( played on half court) . Committee asked about the "Sports Injuries and Diet Control Clinic". Buckley • stated that two chiropractors lead this session , dealing with best ways to avoid strains and injuries , best ways to treat them, and important diet facts , and that when offered in spring session , it was well received . Committee would like the background of the instructors included in description of the program in flyer. Motion was made by Sather, seconded by Kostishack, that , with deletion of "Sport 's Club " and addition of identification of in- structors in "Sports Injuries and Diet Control Clinic", the winter program be recommended to Council for approval . Motion carried unanimously . Janet Estates , Tax Forfeited Land Two lots , adjoining the swamp area that the City now owns , have been forfeited for taxes ; Mulcahy asked if Committee had any interest in acquiring these for park land . Lots are somewhat low , no information was available as to whether Rice Creek would allow any fill on them. Buckley did not see any great need for addi - tional park land in the area ( lies across from Mounds View High School ) . Committee decided to defer decision for one month , and asked Buckley to walk over the lots and bring definite recom- mendation to next meeting . December MP_Pting , Christmas Party Chairman Sand and his wife June extended a hearty invitation to all members of the committee and their spouses to a Christmas . party at their home , 1989 Jerrold, on Tuesday , December II , 7 : 30 p .m. in lieu of a meeting at the Village Hall . You may bring snacks or cookies to share if you wish .