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Minutes of Regular Parks Committee Meeting, April 22 Page 4 • Summer Program Proposal Committee reviewed proposed summer program. "Northern Shore Masters" is an adult swimming program. A program for junior high youth, "Court Sports", should be added to the list. This program will be held at King's Court. Youngsters who enroll can choose to play racquetball or wally ball, and use other facilities at King's Court. A similar program offered during winter break was well-attended. In answer to question, Buckley stated that the Arden Hills Club was not interested in providing a program such as this. It was moved by Otto, seconded by Montgomery, that the summer program, as amended, be recommended to Council for approval. Motion carried unanimously. Council Report Mayor Woodburn reported on Council actions of interest to this committee. He stated that negotiations for park dedication with Opus are continuing; they have submitted an offer totalling 7% of land value. Garden Contest Committee concurred to sponsor a beautiful garden contest again this year. Shirley will arrange publicity now, with judging done by Parks Committee members in August. Messerly will chair a judging committee. Elementary Track Program Buckley explained that, due to budget cuts, District #621 had been forced to cancel its elementary track program (5th and 6th graders). Since the schools are not permitted to charge for programs, the recreation departments of the various cities in the district were asked to ro sponsor the ram in order to P program provide financing so it could be continued. Participants could then be charged a fee that would cover the costs. Arden Hills is sponsoring the program at Valentine Hills school and island Lake, at a charge of $25.00 per participant. Buckley reported very good response to the program, adding that there is no cost to Arden Hills in sponsoring this exceptionally worthwhile program. Proposal for Sampson Park Play Equipment Buckley has received one bid for play equipment in this park (provided for in 1986 budget). He will be getting two or three more bids before making a decision; invited any committee members who wish to do so to review the equipment proposals with him. He expects to make a decision within two to three weeks. Motion was made by Sand, seconded by Messerly, that Committee accept the selection of play equipment by Mr. Buckley. Motion carried unanimously. Tennis and Hockey Lights, Mounds View High School Buckley stated that the Mounds View Parks Department has a joint powers agreement with the school district, whereby the district pays the cost of the electricity for the lighte_ tennis courts at Edgewood. He would like to enter into the same type of agreement with the district so the lights could be ctivated at Mounds View High School (operated by push buttons), with the �_,, iistrict paying the electric bill, and possibly providing some of the upkeep. *' u U" He also recommends lighting of the hockey rink at Mounds View this winter, transferring the broomball games to this rink, since lighting there at late