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T Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes Page two Jim Otto, noting that the Parks Committee had had a lighting expert attend its last meeting, asked Buckley to explain the type of lighting planned. Buckley stated that no direct light would be seen at any residents' home; all that would be seen is a soft glow, with the type of lighting planned. Tom Leonard, 1116 Amble Drive, spoke at considerable length about his many objections to the proposed development. He contends that, at the time he purchased his home, he was told that all of Cummings Park would remain forever in a passive state, that no development would be done, and added that he feels he has been lied to, that his property value will go down with the development, that his privacy has been invaded. He feels that, if this rink goes in, his taxes should be cut in half. Although Mr. Leonard has six children, and participated in hockey programs throughout his youth, he feels there is no need for Arden Hills to provide these facilities; youngsters wishing to skate can walk to Shoreview. He prefers to see the area remain as it was when he moved in four years ago. He stated that his house is situated such that the lights will shine in his windows. Other objections include noise level and traffic, lights possibly staving on late at night, drinking in park. Buckley stated that at no time, to his knowledge, was any resident told that the park would remain entirely passive. Jeanne Perry, 4414 Amble Circle, expressed concern about additional traffic turning from Lexington during rush hour; was assured that any hockey practices or games are usually not scheduled at those hours. . .would be later in the evening. • Jerry Weaver, 1330 Amble Road, has for many years coached youth teams. He stated he has never observed a problem at rinks he has used with drinking or with lights being on at late hours. He added that Arden Hills is short of facilities, its youth are having to schedule most practice times in adjoining villages; feels strongly the City should be doing more of its share in providing rinks and fields. He is strongly in favor of the rink and lights in Cummings Park for these reasons. In response to some of Mr. Leonard's objections, Weaver added that he has owned his home for 15 years; since he has moved to the area, the townhouses across Hamline from his home have been added, the homes behind; this summer Hamline will be widened; he feels none of these have diminished his enjoyment of his home or his property values. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hagkull, 1289 Karth Lake Cricle, spoke in favor of the rink and lights. The Hagkulls have several children; feel Arden Hills lacks active recreational areas; needs more skating rinks and playing fields. Mr. Hagkull is also knowledgeable about lighting available; feels it need not be objec- tionable. The Hagkulls would like assurance that the lighting would be designed correctly, and would like lighting turned off at 9:00 p.m. Bruce Haglin, 1234 Wynridge Drive, spoke for the residents in that area. He stated that Al Montgomery (who could not be present) had contacted 2/3 of the 40+ homes in the neighborhood that is directly adjacent to the proposed site. The general feeling is that they support the development, but with the 0