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MINUTES PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2001, 7:00 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD CALL TO ORDER Chair Messerly called the October 23, 2001 meeting of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee to order at 7:10 p.m. The meeting began after the Committee had completed a tour of the New City Hall facilities provided by Tom Moore. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Messerly,Roberta Thompson, Rich Straumann,Don Tix, Patrick Krenn, Steve Zilmer. OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Moore, Parks and Recreation Director; Michelle Olson, Recreation Program Supervisor; Steve Wensman, Ingram and Associates; and Bonita Sullivan, Recording Secretary. MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Crassweller. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved by consensus. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the September 25, 2001, Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee were approved by consensus as presented. PARK AND RECREATION UPDATES Mr. Moore provided a Park and Recreation update to the Committee. He stated that they are getting the parks ready for winter. He stated that the community vegetable and flower gardens have been plowed and a layer of pream has been placed for the end of season and would do the same next year at the beginning of the season. He stated that all grass areas have received the final fall fertilization and the new perennial gardens at Perry Park have received a layer of straw for the year. He stated that they have had vandalism issues at Perry Park noting an outdoor bathroom facility was destroyed and he referenced issues with the young men playing with their skateboards near the railroad tracks. Committee Member Tix asked if phosphorous is used in the fertilization. Mr. Moore acknowledged that the fertilizer used this year does contain phosphorous and that the City Council is considering a non-fertilization no phosphorous policy. He stated that they used the