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<br />Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, February 25, 1985
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<br />Sather noted $4,500 expenditure planned for trail development, asked how Buckley
<br />planned to spend this. He stated that some benches would be purchased, some
<br />trails would have ag lime added; may possibly upgrade corridors in Chatham area
<br />with patio stones, and do some landscaping..
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<br />Peck asked if parking area is planned for Arden Oaks park; Buckley replied
<br />that it would be specifically a neighborhood park, for use of local residents,
<br />thus would not require parking spaces.
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<br />Woodburn asked if Buckley had discussed landscape planning with Mr. Miller,
<br />city planner. Buckley has a meeting scheduled with him shortly; they will re-
<br />view landscaping for most of the city parks and trails. Detailed landscaping
<br />plans are not envisioned, more general concept of best types of vegetation
<br />to be used, and best locations. Woodburn also asked how much labor of City
<br />crews versus outside contractors was planned for 1985 improvements; Buckley
<br />replied that, with the exception of installation of culverts at Crepeau, all
<br />labor would be provided by City crews.
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<br />Committee queried funds set aside for acquisition of west access at Ingerson
<br />Park. Buckley replied that it does not seem likely this will be a possibility
<br />in 1985, felt funds should be available in case the possibility does arise,
<br />since park badly needs a second access. In response to question re play equip-
<br />ment requested for Ingerson, Buckley stated that this park has the first, and
<br />oldest, play equipment in Arden Hills' parks, in his opinion, needs replacement
<br />now.
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<br />1986 plan calls for hockey rink and lights at Cummings Park; Council queried
<br />if this would be acceptable to these residents, and asked type of structure
<br />planned for warming house. Buckley stated that Parks Committee members resid-
<br />ing in that area are currently discussing the hockey rink possibility with
<br />their neighbors to assess negative (or positive) reactions, will report back
<br />to him; warming house would be possibly a concrete structure or a hexagonal
<br />wooden structure. Woodburn asked if Parks Committee had ever considered a
<br />band shell on the slope in the park; would serve an age group not well served
<br />by Park facilities at this time.
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<br />Hicks asked if construction in Cummings Park would be essentially complete
<br />if/when hockey rink is installed; Buckley stated all original concept plans
<br />would then be done.
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<br />Hicks noted there were long range plans for double tennis courts at Freeway
<br />Park; asked where in the park they would be located. Buckley stated he in-
<br />tends to eventually eliminate hockey at that park, and the tennis courts would
<br />be located where the hockey is now.
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<br />Hicks asked financing plans; total cost of improvements scheduled is above
<br />amount approved in 1985 budget. Buckley stated that Park Fund is separate fund,
<br />monies derived from park dedications, has balance of approximately $__0. :.
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<br />Motion was made by Hicks, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the 1985
<br />Park Development Plan as presented, and concept approval of the 1986-87 plan
<br />as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5 - 0)
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<br />Shoreview/North Oaks/Arden Hills Chamber of Commerce - Jim Block, Representative
<br />Mr. Block's purpose in addressing the Council was to invite the City of Arden
<br />Hills to become a full, dues-paying member of the Chamber of Commerce, member-
<br />ship cost of $200.00 per year, $10.00 new member fee. He noted that Charlotte
<br />McNiesh, Clerk Administrator, is currently a member of the Board of Directors.
<br />He stated that the function of the Chamber is to meet the needs of the
<br />community; this includes working closely with the City governments involved.
<br />A survey of current membership of the Chamber indicated that their four major
<br />needs include, (1) local involvement, getting to know other business people and
<br />residents, (2) training, (3) contacts and exposure for their particular busi-
<br />ness, and (4) work in governmental areas, i.e. preparation and distribution of
<br />area maps, a tourism brochure, etc. The Chamber has, among other activities,
<br />a monthly membership meeting, publishes a monthly newspaper, sponsors a
<br />Business-After-Hours program once monthly, offers free training to staffs of
<br />members-businesses (including two monthly seminars on various topics)
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