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'... .~ . . Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting -3- February 23, 1970 Counci"man Herri ck moved, seconded by Counci Iman Hollenhorst, to authorize Banister Engineering Company to prepare a topographical map as soon as posslb&e of that portion of Charles Perry Park which Is planned for baseba!l use; motion carried unanimously. This map would be used for grading purposes with the Intention of planting grass seed Instead of laying sod in an attempt to keep the cost down. Councilman Herrick recommended tnat the warming houses be closed for the season. There was considerable discussion regarding the covered skating rinks being contemplated by the Ramsey County Board; Rosevi lie is opposed as they already have one. Mayor Crepeau ap- pointed Counci Iman Herrick as liaison between Arden Hills and the Ramsey County Board and asked that he inform the Board that Arden Hills is In favor of a covered rink in this area. St. Paul Association for Retarded Children, Inc., Contribution Councilman Herrick reviewed the past Village financial contribution to SPARC, and also the number of Arden HilUs' residents who benefit from this program. The Council agreed with Councilman Herrick's recommendation that a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee attend the SPARC meeting to be held March 15. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Arden Hills - New BrlQhton Boundary Matter (Included in Attorney Courtney's report) REPORT OF COUNCILMAN OLMEN Public Works Report Councilman Olmen reviewed the minutes of the Public Works meeting held February II. Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist was requested to send a 30-day advance written notice to the C & S Manufacturing Company, to Inform them that the building at County Road D and Cleveland will be vacated April IS, 1970. Proposed Purchase of Maintenance Property Councilman Olman reported that an appraisal has been made of the property which is baing considered for a Village maintenance building; favorable soil tests have also been made. The owner has given the Village an option to buy until April !, 1970. The Council requested that all pertinent Information be given to the Finance Committee for study, requesting that a report be submitted to the Council as soon as possible. The Committee was requested to con- sider the owner's proposed payment schedule, a~so t~ specify in the contract that the purchase of the property depends on the approval of a building permlt. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. Minnesota Apartment Association Mayor Crepeau referred a letter from the Minnesota Apartment Asso- ciation, dated February 13, 1970, to the Planning Commission and the Human Rights Commission. Copies were distributed to the Council. RE~ORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LORRAINE STROMQUIST Scheduled MaetlnQ, Anti-Crime Matter . A meeting between Mr. Westerlund, Metropolitan Council Representative, and the Arden Hills Council was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 1970 at 2:00 p.m.,at 803 Capitol Square Building. Attor-nay Courtney was also asked to attend the meeting. .