03-22-1988 PTRC Agenda - Minutes

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Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Village of Arden Hills February 25, 1988, Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order by acting Chair John Buckley at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: David Sand, Chair (7:45 p.m. ), Keith Enrooth, Mary Gillies, Dorothy McClung, Don Messerly, Alan Montgomery, Thomas Mulcahy, Jim Otto Absent: Jim Mishek, Mark Peterson, Tom Suedbeck Also Present: Parks Director John T. Buckley Approval of Minutes It was moved by Otto, seconded by Messerly, that the minutes of January 26 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Army Reserve Project (Twin City Arsenal) Buckley updated the committee on this proposed project. (An excerpt of Council minutes on the subject is attached. ) Clerk Administrator Morrison has finally managed to arrange a meeting with Reserve Project officials, and the councils of Arden Hills and Shoreview, on March 8. The Parks Committee reiterated its belief that all possible efforts should be made to secure land for athletic facilities, and to encourage • relocation of the proposed structures. Committee felt no City services should be extended to the Army at this point. Committee also suggested that the planner, together with the planning commission, begin empirical thinking about what the best possible use of Arsenal area would be, if it were available. McClung noted that in a meeting she attended with Tony Bennett, he indicated a desire for a large regional park in the area, as a cooperative effort between the surrounding communities and the County; she suggested Arden Hills officials cooperate with him in his efforts in this direction also. Revised Park Development Plan Buckley stated that the Park Fund balance is $336,671. $20,000 is expected in park dedication funds this year. Income from pull tabs and bingo in 1987 totalled approximately $40,800, and is expected to equal or exceed this amount in 1988. The 1988 proposed plans were presented by Buckley to the Council at its February 8 meeting. Council questioned allocating $1,000 for possible planner fees until a specific need for a planner arose. Quotations have been received from several vendors for the play equipment for Arden Manor and North Snelling parks, and approval from Council for purchase of this will be sought February 29. After reviewing the tennis court plans for North Snelling Park, the planner and Buckley determined that the area is • not large enough for two tennis courts, so one court and a hard surface area will be installed. Committee, noting that the difference in cost between a double or single tennis court is quite low, and there is still a