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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 27, 2000 6 Acting Mayor Larson noted that as the Great Hall is so large, it would be a good idea to ensure somehow that residents sit toward the front. Mr. Lynch stated the Facilities Manager will block off areas in an attempt to bring people closer to the stage. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Grant stated a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, March 28, at which the BRW study of Pcrry Park will be discussed, among other items. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she attended a recent mecting of the Ramsey County League at which she brought up the issue of thc watershed district easement area. She added the group was not receptive to the discussion, as there were very few other councilmembers present. Councilmember Aplikowski statcd she attended the New Brighton Town Hall meeting, which had a good turnout. She noted a free lunch was provided by a local deli, which could be enjoyed after an evaluation sheet was completed. She added that organizers did not secure the evaluation shccts, and people who had not participated in the meeting were enjoying the free lunch. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she has a trivia presentation for the Council's booth when it is ready, as she completed a display of the decades in the city from 1920-1990. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she will attend a newsletter committee meeting this week, adding they are doing a fantastic job processing infoffi1ation. She added she is unsure when the next events committee meeting is scheduled, and requested that notices be sent. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she met with Gene Skiba with regard to a possible city calendar for sale or to give away. She added the calendar could feature parks or corporate structures, or historical photographs. She noted this will probably be a committee decision. Councilmember Aplikowski asked, with regard to the Highway 10/Highway 96 overpass issue, whether it would be necessary to solicit the input of other communities. Mr. Lynch stated that other communities would not have the same concerns as residents as they are not directly affected or involved. Councilmember Larson stated that residents of other communities use the intersection, but the issue would be how to identify who those people are. Councilmember Rem stated the people who live in the area would use the intersection most, and they were the ones who were consulted. She added that the further away a person lives from the area in question, the more options they will have for alternative travel. Councilmember Rem stated she attended a meeting for the Neighborhood Watch program last week, which being reorganized and expanded. She added the City hopes to expand the number of watches it will organize. She noted there are 78 watches planned for the northern suburban area, only 4 of which will be held within the City. She suggested a newsletter article might be written about the program, leading up to National Night Out in August.