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Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting • Page three following recommendations: 1. Lights out by 10:00 p.m. 2. Boards down during the summer to preserve the appearance of the park. 3. Area of public skating to be equal to the hockey area. 1986 Park Improvement Plans Buckley presented his proposed 1986 development plans; noted plan calls for expenditures of $124,500; park fund currently has balance of $285,000±. He stated that other methods of financing park improvements need to be researched as city reaches the end of its development and availability of dedication monies. The only remaining large development to be done would be the Arsenal property, if obtained. (He estimates development there ;could cost $150,000 to $200,000. ) Funds will also be needed for refurbishing of existing parks as equipment becomes worn. Committee briefly discussed type of shelter that should be considered for Cummings Park hockey rink if developed. Buckley stated that portable shelters can be rented or purchased from Satellite Industries (size is 10 feet wide by 40 feet long); purchased price is $1,500. Rauenhorst and Peterson felt a temporary shelter inadequate and a poor investment. • Mulcahy stated he would be reluctant to recommend to Council expenditure of $50,000 for a shelter until committee has a more definite and concrete proposal; would like to see definite plans for the shelter. Committee also felt more definite plans should be made for North Snelling before this expenditure is recommended. Motion was made by Rauenhorst, seconded by Mulcahy, that Committee recommend to Council approval of the expenditures proposed at Hazenut Park, Sampson Park, Arden Oaks, Crepeau Nature Preserve, and on the trails, and that at the April meeting, Committee review information from the planner on North Snelling and Cummings hockey shelter and picnic shelter. Motion carried unanimously. Committee would also like to review lighting plan for hockey rink at that meeting. (Peterson will obtain a plan from Musco Lighting. ) Council Report Councilman Sather discussed recent Council actions of interest to this committee, including action on Lexington Avenue bridge/pathway. He also reported that negotiations have been started with Opus re park dedication on their property. Arbor Day - Park Cleanup This will be held April 26. Buckley plans to plant trees at Arden Oaks, Floral Park, Ingerson Park, Cummings and along the trails. Bare root stock will be used. The Arden Hills/Shoreview Jaycees have offered to assist with planting. Other community organizations will be contacted. Presentation of "Tree City USA" awards will be made then also.