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~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, July 9, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Four Messerly explained that a water retention structure is proposed to restrict the water; permits will be needed by RCWD and DNR. Messerly noted that a clearing job for wild flower area will be needed in order to plant by mid-October; expect volunteers to do much of the work; asked Council approval of the proposed nature center and wild life sanctuary concept for Crepeau Park. Mulcahy moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council approve the expenditure of up to $1500 for the development of Crepeau Park as a nature center and wild life sanctuary. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Human Rights Committee ApPointments ~ Mulcahy reported that Human Rights Commission Chairman, Cal Meury, suggested that persons interested in appointment to the Arden Hills Human Rights Commission attend the training session; noted that the training session is tonight; recommended that Council defer appointments to see who actually attends. Council concurred. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investment 7-6-84 - $550,000 for 6 months at 12% interest at First Federal, to mature 1-4-85. Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council ratify the Treasurer's investment. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Resolution No. 84-21, Resolution Acceptini Resignation and Declaring that a Vacancy Exists as Counci member. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council adopt Resolution No. 84-21. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Council concurred to accept applications for appointment, and resumes through August 8th; Council to consider applications on August 13th. Preliminary Discussion - Parkway Study Mulcahy distributed copies of memo re Parkway Study dated 7-9-84 for Council's consideration. Mulcahy proposed that Council authorize the parkway study as proposed; cost not to exceed $2500; cost to be funded from the Park Fund and Planning Consultant fees (General Fund) in 1985. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the City Planner be authorized to study the concept and feasibility of a parkway system for Arden Hills for implementation as part of the Transportation Plan of the City, such study to include the formation of a task force consisting of interested members of the Planning Commission, the Parks Committee and the Parks Liaison Councilmember; such study to cost no more than $2,500 and include the following activities: 1. Establish basic goals and objectives of the parkway system. 4It 2. Identify potential parkway routes. 3. Establish typical "cross section" of parkway road and right-of-way requirements. 4. Evaluate the existing streets, rights-of-way, and adjacent development of potential par~way routes to determine the physical and financial feasibility of parkway construction. 5. Meet with County Traffic Engineer and City Engineer. 6. Prepare planning graphics for discussion purposes. (potential routes, typical cross-section, problem areas). 7. Summarize mutual findings and recommendations 'in brief report to City Council. In discussion, Hicks suggested that the stu~y proposal be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration in the 1985 budget; noted the expenditure is not budgeted in 1984.