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w Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting • Village of Arden Hills November 19, 1986 Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Sand. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Otto, seconded by Mulcahy, that the minutes of September 23 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council Report Councilman Sather reported that agreement has been reached with Opus Corporation for park dedication; Opus agreement calls for 7%, payable in even annual increments over 5 years, with unpaid balance assessed at 4% interest per year. Opus is currently developing Phase I of a three-phase development; if they choose to develop phase II or Phase II, the unpaid amount of the park dedication becomes due before a building permit will be issued. Negotiations for park dedication are also being conducted with Gerald McGuire (Edgewater Estates), Welsh Building on Round Lake, and Shannon Square property. Lindey's Triangle Easement Status Buckley explained the history of this easement; stated the original owner of the property is asking Ramsey County to release its easement; Council would like this committee's input as to whether Village should purchase the land for • park use, should Ramsey County release its easement. Assessed value is $56,000; land area would make two buildable lots. Buckley added that, if it is at all possible, it would be desirable to retain the land as open space play area for that neighborhood; however, the Arden Oaks park is across County Road E, Lake Johanna, and Freeway Park near by, so he does not feel it would be wise to use public funds to pay that price for this land. Motion was made by Mulcahy that Committee recommend against any purchase of Lindey's Triangle property, but with the recommendation that City ask the County to retain an appropriate amount of land to provide sight clearance at the intersection for safety purposes. Motion ::as seconded by Mishek and carried unanimously. Winter Program Proposal Committee asked further explanation and charges of proposed after school sports program; was this the same as "latch key" program earlier proposed? Buckley expects to charge $1.50 to $2.00 per hour per participant, to cover costs of good instructors. Program will include a variety of indoor sports; will run from after-school to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. It was moved by Montgomery, seconded by Peterson, that Committee recommend approval of the proposed winter program to Council. Motion carried unanimously. •