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ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE <br /> • SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 <br /> a <br /> REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS,PRESENTATION FOR PROPOSED <br /> COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN <br /> At 7:00 p.m., Mr. Greg Ingraham of Ingraham and Associates presented his firm's projected <br /> Master Plan for a Comprehensive Park Plan for the City of Arden Hills. Mr. Ingraham listed as <br /> his credentials service as the former Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of <br /> Bloomington, MN; development of the City of New Brighton's Comprehensive Park Plan; and <br /> the recent Needs Assessment for the Mounds View School District. <br /> Mr. Ingraham reviewed their firm's proposed Master Plan if their firm were chosen to provide <br /> the Comprehensive Park Plan; and provided several potential activities that would be pursued. <br /> The Committee posed questions to Mr. Ingraham, which he responded to accordingly. <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR REPORT <br /> Mr. Moore provided an update on current activities including draining of irrigation systems; re- <br /> keying of the warming houses; Ramsey County proposed signage for several crosswalks between <br /> trails; and a recently-completed tree inventory and proposed future maintenance of trees within <br /> the City's numerous parks. <br /> • RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR REPORT <br /> Ms. Olson provided a staff memo entitled, "Summer Program Report Summary," and verbally <br /> reviewed highlights of the summer programs. <br /> Mr. Crassweller inquired about the possibility of providing more personal solicitation, rather <br /> than just distribution of flyers and brochures to students. Ms. Olson expressed concern with <br /> willingness of school officials and teachers to available time and classroom interruptions; <br /> however, staff indicated they would research the possibilities. <br /> Councilmember Grant requested, and staff responded to, potential for expansion of the City's <br /> soccer program for older children. <br /> Ms. Olson requested suggestions for volunteer manpower assistance with the upcoming Pumpkin <br /> Hunt scheduled for October 271n <br /> Ms. Olson indicated continuing problems encouraging timely registrations for upcoming after <br /> school programs for Skyhawks. <br />