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ARDEN HILLS PARKS TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 4 • another $400,000 for furniture, technology, and telephone costs, half of which would come from cable monies. Council Liaison Larson reported Council had heard a proposal from a consultant working for MNDOT on the Highway 36, County Road J, I-35W corridor and noted the City is concerned with how the study and proposal will affect the major intersections within the City. He also stated Council would prefer to eliminate Highway 10 as the shortcut to I- 35W. Council Liaison Larson reported Council approved a contract for a storm water management plan for the City which is a requirement from the Metropolitan Council. He noted this storm water management plan would cost the City approximately $24,000. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION Mr. Wensman from Ingram & Associates updated the Committee on the preliminary results from the survey and reviewed handouts he provided with the Committee. He then asked if Committee Members were available for the April 21, 2001 work session to discuss final survey results. It was the consent of the Committee to have a work session on April 21, 2001 as • previously planned. Committee Member Crassweller noted it is interesting that residents have indicated they are satisfied with indoor recreation but rated trails and passive parks as very important. Mr. Wensman asked Committee Members to begin thinking about a vision statement for the parks for future discussion. DATE/TIME OF NEXT MEETING By consensus, there was a work session scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2001, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. By consensus, the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Comprehensive Park Plan Review Survey Results OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION • None.