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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Connniltee Meeting Minutes 2 January 28, 2003 ... the GSA, the Postal Service, and all Congressional and Legislative Representatives. She explained that the letter would express their opposition noting that they are willing to discuss the issues further. .:. Guidant AURA was passed. She explained that it would be sent out to government agencies for a ten-day review and approval process. She stated that it is scheduled to come back to Council for review on February 10, 2003. .:. Council passed the Anchor Bank proposal. She stated that the bank is located on Pinetree Road and County Road E2. She clarified that the proposal was passed without the curb cutout. 4. PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATES Mr. Moore stated that he would provide updates for both Parks and Recreation as Ms. Olson is on vacation. Mr. Moore discussed the following items with the Committee: .:. Ice rinks are up and running. He stated that the attendance has been good. .:. Indoor classes have been hit and miss. He explained that some classes have had high registration numbers while other classes have had a high number of cancellations. e He stated that they have worked extensively clearing the areas between Venus and Fairview Avenue and the trail component along County Road E2. He explained that they are working to clear the trail areas and are placing wood chips down along the trail areas. He stated that they are placing wood chips along all of the dirt trails and plan to be completed by early spring. He stated that they would begin a project in the next two weeks cleaning out the drainage ditch by Valentine Park. Park signs - Reviewed installation of park signs with the Committee. He explained that the second phase involved installation for the informational signs. He stated that installation would be delayed because they received the wrong size. The signs were returned adding that the correct signs would be installed in the next three weeks. He stated that they are in the process of getting estimates for crack filling of the trails. He stated the process has changed and reviewed the changes with the Committee. He stated that they addressed the Karth Lake flooding issues at Cummings Park. He explained that they are going to install a DNR approved water level gage to better monitor the lake levels. He explained that the lake has no inlet or outlet, which requires them to drain the lake approximately every ten to fifteen years. He stated that the process previously used made it difficult to get a consistent read on the water levels. He stated that Residents would be notified. He stated that City Staff would monitor the levels four to five times a week for a month and log . the information. He stated that the information would be used to study the water levels of the lake.