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ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 8/28/01 3 just a part of the update and was provided to the Committee as an FYI. Committee Member Thompson commented that the old bridge has been down for a couple of years. Council Liaison Larson shared a short story with the Committee about the bridge. Ms. Olson provided an update for the park sports enrollment to the Committee, noting they had a good summer as far as enrollment is concerned. She stated that they had several parks with tight schedules noting that the afternoon Kids Club had the strongest increase in numbers for attendance which is a good sign that they enjoyed the program. She referenced and reviewed the packet of information provided to the Committee and explained they are trying to improve the process by trimming the classes that have had low attendance or no interest. This is being done as an effort to maintain the quality of the classes offered. Ms. Olson announced that they recently completed the fall soccer registration. She stated that they have twenty teams this year in comparison to nineteen teams last year adding that it is good to see such a great turnout for registration. She noted that they have plenty of coaches this year, the soccer practice began this week, and so far it is going well. She stated that the addition of the new soccer fields has helped tremendously with respect to scheduling fields for practice and games. She stated that fall softball has ten men's' teams and that they are now using all of the fields that are available. She noted that she is working to wrap up the summer programs and has started the process for fall hires. She explained that she utilizes the University of Minnesota job line and that they have received an unbelievable response to the job openings. She further explained that she has received 50 to 75 calls regarding available positions adding that she is presently in the interview process and would be with a full staff soon as it is a busy time of year. Chair Johnson asked if any of the activities had low attendance. Ms. Olson referenced the Skyhawk Camp adding that they have combined with Shoreview. She explained that the price deters attendance and they would like to consider more options for the camps next year. She noted that overall, the attendance numbers were fine. Ms. Olson announced that the new fall guide is out and available. PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION A. Arden Hills Park, Trail and Open Space Plan Steve Wensman, Ingram and Associates, referenced the packet of information provided to the Committee for review and took the Committee through a review of the graphic schedule for the rest of the project. He added that there is a more detailed text schedule included in the packet. He referenced the results from the workshops and reviewed the contents of the packet provided with the committee. He stated that he has more information to add to the packet and this is a start for preliminary comments. He asked the Committee how they would like to receive their update.