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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, April 25, 1988 Page 2 APPTMT. PARKS COMMITTEE; MRS. PATRCIA GREEN Council was referred to the request from Mrs. Patricia Green, 3-28-88, for appointment to the Parks & Recreation Committee; this matter was continued from the regular Council meeting of 4/11/88. . Parks Director Buckley advised that Mrs. Green has children participating in the City programs and has expressed an interest in serving on the Parks Committee; he recommended she be appointed. Council discussed the number of members on this Committee; concern was expressed that the Committee may be too large and another appointment could wait until a vacancy occurred. Councilmember Sather stated that although the Parks Committee is large, on a percentage basis attendance is better than most other Arden Hills committees; it was his opinion Council should not discourage resident participation on any committees. Mayor Woodburn requested Council consideration of the appointment of Mrs. Patricia Creen to the Parks & Recreation Committee. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council concur with the Mayor's request for the appointment of Mrs. Patricia Green to the Parks & Recreation Committee, and that the appropriate letter be sent to Mrs. Green advising her of appointment and meeting dates. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Parks Director Buckley outlined the Arbor Day activities scheduled for April 30, 1988 and invited Council and to residents to participate. . REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR PRELIM. RPT; CITY BLDG. FACILITIES, HAMLINE/96 PROP. Council was referred to a memorandum from Public Works Supervisor Raddatz, 4-22-88, relative to Long Range Plans for a City Hall Complex and use of recently purchased property adjacent to the Village Hall. Raddatz explained the staff recommendations for possible remodeling of City Hall; he also reviewed the conditions of the existing building and problems which would have to be overcome in conjunction with remodeling. Raddatz advised the Public Safety/Works Committee had reviewed the proposal and unanimously agreed no monies should be spent on remodeling the existing building; it was their opinion a new building should be constructed. Council agreed the proposed remodeling plan was well done, however, they reminded staff the original Council request was for a site plan which included use of the entire parcel of vacant lend, as well as the existins City Hell and Public Works facility. ~ After discussion, Council concurred that staff work with the Planning Consultant to produce a site plan inclusive of all vacant land purchased by the City and the existing City buildings; they requested the staff consider future needs of the City as they relate to Administrative Office, Public Works, Police, Fire, Parks, traffic flow and storage. Council further agreed that the plan compiled by Planner Miller, dated 11-14-77, should be reviewed. DRAINAGE PROBLEMS; ROYAL HILLS DRIVE Council was referred tq th~ PS/W Committee minutes of 4-21-88, relative to the drainage easement problems along Royal Hills Drive. Public Works Supervisor indicated that the swale in the rear of the properties along Royal Hills Drive was not sufficient to control drainage in the area; as a result of this insufficiency erosion was taking place in the rear yards of residents along Royal Rills Drive. ,