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Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting • June 23, 1987 - Page 2 . . .The sliding hill appears to be near Highway 10; will there be barriers there? Buckley stated the sliding area runs back towards the park, will be some distance from Highway 10 and perfectly safe. . . .Residents suggested a hard court area for basketball. Buckley replied that if tennis courts are installed, a hard court area will be provided in connection with the courts. . . .Residents seemed pleased with the park plans, agreed with Buckley's plan to install playing field, then play equipment, but reiterated their strong desire for tennis courts. In obtaining signatures for their petition for park development, they stated that every homeowner was eager to sign, and every homeowner asked for play equipment and tennis courts. Much interest in winter activities was also expressed (informal skating, sliding hill). Buckley pointed out the trail which will run through the park, connecting the area with Colleen Avenue, hence to Floral Park and Cummings Park. The trail, because of the topography of the area, will be a walking trail only. Before leaving, two residents of the area who participate in organized • hockey, commended Buckley and the Parks Maintenance staff on the excellent grooming on Perry Park Hockey Rink last winter; felt maintenance much better than in Shoreview or New Brighton parks. Council Report Councilman Sather reported that agreement for park dedication had been reached with the Eibensteiners for Keithson Addition, at 10% of raw land value, $10,400.00, payable by July 1, 1987. Litigation concerning Lindey's Triangle was settled; the area will remain as highway easement; the Council, for $5,300, became the underlying fee owner of record, subject to easement of the highway. . .essentially, Arden Hills now owns the property. The Council is currently considering a Charitable Gambling Ordinance, which would gradually phase out all charitable gambling in the Village. Sather noted the income which the Park Fund had gained from this source, the dwindling dedicated funds available; stated the Arden Hills establishments with charitable gambling (Big Ten, Blue Fox, Pot 0 Gold Bingo) were being well run. Undeveloped Land - Parkway Study Committee discussed the undeveloped land located at the Cleveland and D entrance to the City, Highway 96 and Hamline, Lexington and Highway 96. They discussed whether a subcommittee of this committee should be formed •