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------------- - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUL Y 31. 1995 12 .- . Ms. Ricke indicated surveys have been taken in regard to improving Perry Park and out of 71 signatures 71 were in favor of the improvements and 68 were in favor oflighting the second field. . Mayor Probst indicated he is in favor of the modifications to Perry Park. Mr. Doug McFarland, President of Little Lakes Little League, indicated their support for . improvements to Perry Park. He noted the Little Lakes Little League has approximately 1,400 players on 100 Teams. I Mayor Probst indicated he was in favor of the metal poles versus the use of wooden poles, even though it may be slightly more expensive. I Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if the irrigation was necessary. Mr. Stonehouse indicated . based on his conversations with area contractors all have used irrigation, with the exception of Roseville on one field, but that field was not used for one year. Councilmember Aplikowski asked what type of system would it be. Mr. Stonehouse indicated the . system would be similar to those on golf courses. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern for the contractor, her hesitation was based on the -. current experience with County Road F reconstruction. Mr. Stonehouse assured Council, Veit & Company is a reputable company. - Councilrnember Aplikowski inquired as to the time frame of the project. Mr. Stonehouse indicated the start date goal is August 7, 1995. - Mr. Mark Peterson, 4468 HamIine Avenue, encouraged the Council to move forward with the proj ect, he believed it would be a great benefit to the City. He currently works for the Parks . Department in Plymouth and is familiar with such projects. He noted sod and irrigation are a must if the use of the fields are needed immediately, as are the fields in Arden Hills. . Mr. Peterson applauded the efforts of Ms. Walsh and Ms. Ricke at obtaining funding for the project, he has never seen where 50% of project cost is funded by donations. . Ms. Ricke commented the lighting issue addressing concerns of residents and the Sheriffs Department and if available she would like to see the second field also serviced by lights in this . project. Ms. Ricke noted in 1982 the Park Dedication fund was at $286,000 and each year the Committee . has recommended to spend wisely and conservatively. The fund is now at $600,000. She noted even with the expenditure of the Perry Park project, there will be a healthy fund balance remaining. -. .