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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 4 January 28,2003 - .:. Include the lead participants when announcing the program. .:. Determine ways to tie sponsorship with real financial support. .:. Determine a format for presentation to Council. .:. Identify projects prior to presenting plan to Council. .:. Utilize aud incorporate projects already identified within the Comprehensive Plan. .:. Encourage involvement and create visibility for the program by utilizing newspapers, bulletins and newsletters. .:. Committee Member Thompson will contact Ray McGraw and Jim Cassidy for feedback and pointers on how to approach the request for sponsorship. .:. Invite Ray McGraw to the next Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. .:. Mr. Moore will provide Committee members with a list of identified priorities and projects that would include associated costs for their review. 6. 2003 BUDGET Mr. Moore provided the Committee with an update on the 2003 budget issues. He stated that the budget is in a critical situation. He explained that they had initially planned for a 50% reduction from the State noting that if the State comes back with a higher percentage they would have e funding problems from the General Fund. He reviewed the following issues with the Committee: .:. The play structures at Valentine Park and Royal Hills could be delayed or cut. He noted that this item had also been cut from last year's budget. He stated that the structure should be replaced. He explained that they have two options to consider. Determine the need for the play structures and recommend purchase to Council to be paid from the Park Fund. He further stated that they could opt not to replace the structures and place it back on the list for next year. He explained that the play structures at Royal Hills and Valentine Park are the only two play structures in the City that are not up to code. He stated that City Staff has asked that this request for purchase be put on hold until April, pendiug the State's decision. Committee Member Crassweller clarified his understanding that the play structures could still be replaced if funding comes from the Park Fund. He expressed concerns stating that they have two potential liabilities at the park adding that they have an obligation to the Community to keep the park equipment up to code standards. He stated that the funding for replacement should come from the Park Fund not the General Fund. The Committee discussed possible options for funding and agreed by consensus to focus on . replacing the park structure for Royal Hills Park. Mr. Moore explained that they are recommending a hold on the play structure at Valentine Park until a builder has been determined. He further explained that replacement of the structure is scheduled for next year. The Committee agreed by consensus to hold on replacement of the play structure at Valentine Park.