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. I . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, July 11, 1988. Page 5 REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR INGERSON PARK; WEST ACCESS Council was referred to the memorandum from Park Director dated 7-7-88 relative to negotiating for a west access to Ingerson Park. Buckley described the two remaining options and reviewed the negotiations with the property owners as outlined in his report. Hansen questioned if the utility easement could legally be utilized for access to the park; she noted that was the only high ground on the Folsom property. McNiesh advised she would have to consult with legal counsel to determine the use of an easement for access purposes. Buckley stated he would keep Council informed of any changes in the negotiations for access. No Council action was taken. APPROVE SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR Council was referred to Buckley's memorandum of 7-7-88 requesting approval to hire an instructor for swimming lessons at Lake Johanna Beach. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve hiring Eric Fox as a swimming instructor at Lake Johanna Beach at a salary of $7.50 per hour. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) INSTALL PLAY EQUIP. Council was referred to the Park Director's memorandum of 7-8-88 outlining the installation of play equipment at Lindey's Triangle and Lower Freeway Park. Buckley explained the equipment was donated by School District #621; Valentine Hills School will be installing new equipment this summer and Buckley secured some of the old equipment from the school for Arden Hills parks. PARK PROJECTS Buckley reviewed recently completed park projects at North Snelling and Arden Manor Parks; he suggested inviting the neighborhood surrounding North Snelling Park to view the park project and to hold a contest to name the park. He advised that the park crew plans to work on the trail system on Colleen Avenue during July and August. REPORT ON USE OF ARSENAL PROPERTY Council was referred to a handout from Buckley which outlined requirements for utilizing and leasing space available on the TCAAP property. Buckley suggested the Planner be utlizied to prepare a diagram for use of the area for recreational purposes. He stated the Planner's estimated cost for the sketch would be approximately $1,400 and advised there is $875.00 remaining in the 1988 budget funds approved for planning purposes. Buckley requested Council approval for an expenditure not to exceed $1,400 for directing the Planner to prepare a diagram for utilization of the 25 acres available on the TCAAP property for recreational purposes. Councilmember Peck reported that surrounding communities had also expressed an interest in utlizing the parcel of land on the TCAAP site; he advised he was not opposed to spending funds to prepare a diagram for use of the site, however, he suggested Buckley contact the other communities and establish common priorities for the site. Buckley advised that he had contacted Moundsview and New Brighton; Moundsview expressed an interest in the use of the property for soccer fields and New Brighton expressed an interest in the site for industrial use. After discussion, Council concurred to direct Buckley to poll the surrounding communities to establish common goals and report back to Council at a future meeting.