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i Minutes of Regular Parks Committee Meeting, November 18 Page 2 • Mishek suggested that Buckley consider having a fall soccer league next year for elementary age students. Park Construction Progress Buckley reported Cummings Park rink is in place, lights are up but not connected as yet; construction on shelter has begun; it is about 1/4 completed at this time. Buckley budgeted $3,000 for indoor lights at the shelter; actual cost will be $1,950. The work at North Snelling Park is "on hold" right now; after the grading done by the Church, the site proved to be lower than anticipated. Buckley has had 3,000 yards of fill hauled in that he intended to have leveled off this fall; however, because of the weather, this will be delayed until spring. Seeding will be done in the spring. Crepeau Nature Preserve Messerly reported that he and his committee have continued to work on the trail; have planted some aspen at the Dellwood entrance; have collected prairie grass seeds that will be planted in the spring; more flowers were planted in the nature area. He added that he has had a lot of woodland flowers donated. The bridge was not completed this year, but will be installed in the spring by the Arden Hills' Sportsmens' Club. • Mishek (who lives beside the park) noted that Crepeau Nature Preserve is heavily used. Committee reiterated its appreciation of Messerly's work; noted how extremely fortunate Arden Hills is to have a nature preserve like this in the middle of the Village. Miscellaneous/New Business Buckley reported that Sue Hustings (an Arden Hills' resident, and former member of this committee), had, through Highland Nursery, donated 80 potted trees and shrubs to the Park Department. Inclement weather prevented their being planted this fall; they have been "heeled in" mulch, and will be planted in the parks next spring. Buckley added that the Shoreview Lions Club is looking for a project to support in the Arden Hills' parks system at a cost of $800 to $1000 next spring. Committee noted littering on trails, particularly near the swinging benches. Buckley said he had purchased containers for trash, to be placed by the benches. They will be installed in time for the skiing season. 1987 Plans Committee concurred to cancel December's meeting; next meeting will be January 27. Buckley invited Committee members to let Sather, Shirley, Sand, or him know if they'd like reappointment to the committee. Next committee meeting was scheduled for January 27, 1987. •