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. Minutes of Regu!ar Council Meeting, February 23, 1987 Page 3 . REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR 1987 SPRING PKS. Council was referred to the memorandum from Parks & REC PROGRAM Director (2-17-87), which outlined his recommendation for the 1987 Spring Program. Buckley noted the two programs (Karate and Sports & Games) that were well received this winter wi!! be continued through the Spring, and noted that the program schedule had been recommended for approval by the Parks & Recreation Committee. Council asked Buck!ey if he would keep a record of participants for the programs; noting the information would be helpful to determine if the programs are se!f-sustaining. Moved by Sather, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the 1987 Spring Parks and Recreation Program as proposed by the Parks Director. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) SPORTS TURF Parks Director referred Council to his memorandum of MGRT SEMINAR 2-17-87, re: parks personnel attendance at the Sports Turf Management Seminar on 2-25-87, at the Sheraton Midway in St. Paul. He noted there is no fee for the Seminar and reviewed the topics and speakers. Council asked if it would be worthwhile for the Parks Committee members to . attend the seminar, since there is no fee. Buckley advised he would check on registration deadline and notify the committee members at the next regular parks meeting. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the attendance of Mr. Winkel, Mr. Bell and Mr. Fuller at the Sports Turf Management Seminar on February 25, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) 1987 SHADE TREE Council was referred to memorandum from Parks Director PROGRAM (2-17-87) reI 1987 Diseased Tree and Stump Removal Contract recommendations. Buckley advised the contract would be in the same form used in 1986; he suggested advertising for bids in the New Bri~hton Bulletin on March 4 and 11, as well as sending bid specifications to al! 1986 bidders. He suggested bids be opened on March 25th and bid award be placed on the March 30th Council agenda. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the 1987 Sha4e Tree Program Contract recommendations, including advertisement for bids, as outlined by the Parks Director in his memorandum of February 17, 1987. Motion carrried unanimous!y. (4-0) 1986 TREE CITY The Parks Director advised Council that the National AWARD; ARBOR DAY Arbor Day Foundation had named Arden Hills as a 1986 Tree City USA. He also stated that we will be planning an Arbor Day program in 1987 and will receive our award in conjunction with the . ceremony. NO PARKING SIGNS; Council was referrred to Public Safety/Works Committee NEW BRIGHTON ROAD minutes (2-19-87); recommending that the County be requested to install "No Parking" Signs along New Brighton Road, 300 ft. from the first house north of the rink to the Church lot. Hansen reviewed the concerns presented by Mr. Gilbertson at the Committee meeting and noted that adequate parking for those using the hockey rink in that area is provided through a cooperative agreement with Trinity Lutheran Church. She suggested a sign could be placed on the street requesting parking in the Church lot. Buckley stated he would prefer not to place a sign on the street; he' stated he . would notify the broomba!l players prior to the season, and place a sign on the warming house advising them to park in the Church lot.