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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 3 February 25, 2003 - Committee Member Crassweller stated that the trail connection linking the south side of Arden Hills to the TCAP area is an identified project in the City's Long Term Plan. He suggested sending a recommendation to the City that the connection is completed now during the reconstruction process. He stated that this would be the ideal opportunity to expend the funds and implement a project identified iu the Long Term Plan. MOTION: Committee Member Henry motioned, Committee Member Crassweller seconded, to recommend to the City to strongly consider creating the underpass during the Hwy 96 construction. Motion carried 4-0. Committee Member Henry referenced an article in the St. Paul paper stating that it discussed the exchange of surplus property from municipality to municipality. He stated that the article mentioned that the City of Rose vi lie is selling a bridge and suggested looking into the possibility of purchasing the bridge. Ms. Olson stated that she would discuss with Mr. Moore and report back to the Committee. Ms. Olson discussed the following items with the Committee: .:. Provided the Committee with an overview of the Winter Stats Report. .:. Ice Rinks are officially closed for the season. She stated that they had a very I good season adding that she would bring the attendauce numbers to the next meeting. She stated that, at the next meeting, she would like to discuss the concept of keeping the rinks open through February 17th each year. .:. The Spring Recreation Guide will be issued next week. .:. She stated that they are getting ready for the Spring/Summer programs. She stated that if anyone knows of anyone interested in a summer job to please have them call City Hall. She stated that they have several openings and reviewed with the Committee. Committee Member Messerly stated that he would like to compliment the Valentine Park Staff for the great job they did on maintaining the rinks this season. He stated that they did a really nice job of maintaining the park throughout the season and wanted to be sure they were recognized for a job well done. 5. PARK PARTNERS PROGRAM FOR 2003 Ms. Olson stated that a list of Arden Hills businesses has been provided to each Committee Member for their review. She explained that the list is to be used as reference to begin identifying businesses that could be contacted for donations and support for the swnmer event. She suggested tabling discussion of this item to the next meeting in order to include all . Committee Members in the process. -- ------- -- .-