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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 5 January 28, 2003 - MOTION: Committee Member Crassweller motioned, seconded by Committee Member Krenn to approve the replacement of the play structure at Royal Hills Park, to be placed in early April 2003, in time for first use and to be funded from the Park Fund. The motion carried unanimously. The Committee held a general discussion regarding the funding process. Concerns were expressed regarding possible precedents for future project funding. Mr. Moore provided the Committee with an overview of the City Standards for park equipment. He reviewed the neighborhood hearing process stating that previous attempts to hold neighborhood sessions failed due to lack of interest and attendance. He stated that City Staff developed the present standards. He stated that the City has replaced five structures using the current standard and that they have received favorable feedback from the Residents. He stated that he could ask Council for approval to pay for the structure from the General Fund noting that they would not know if funds would be available until June 2003. He explained that if the Committee approves funding from the Park Fund that it is with the understanding that the dollars may not be availahle to replace from the General Fund. The Committee held a general discussion regarding the funding issues and agreed by consensus that the play structure at Royal Hills Park had to be replaced. The Committee acknowledged that there was a possibility that the dollars from the Park Fund may not be replaced from the General e Fund. The Committee clarified that they are asking Council not to cut this item from the 2003 General Fund budget. Mr. Moore reviewed the following projects that could be affected by the budget changes: .:. Highway 96 - Future discussions are scheduled. .:. Tony Schmidt underpass/overpass - this is approved and allocated for this year. The project is scheduled for mid-summer. 7. NEXT MEETING AGENDA , Committee Member Henry suggested moving the HCM presentation to the March meeting to , , allow for more time to discuss the Park Partners Program. .:. Perry Park shelter discussion .:. Parks Partners Program - 2003 8. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Council Member Holden asked the Park Committee to clarify the kinds of issues the Park . Committee would ask the Council to consider. Committee Member Crassweller clarified that the Park Committee would approach Council to present the Park Comprehensive Plan, discuss and request approval for projects identified within the Comprehensive Plan and requests for funding for various projects.