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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and RecTeation Committee Meeting Minutes 6 March 25, 2003 - Council Liaison Grant asked if it was the same design as the Tony Schmitt shelter. Mr. Moore indicated it was prairie style. He stated he would work out the details of the design with HCM, who oversaw the construction of Tony Schmitt, which is why the City chose them, so as to provide consistent shelters throughout the city. Committee Chair Straumann indicated they should have Mr. Reimer from the Guidant Corporation come to a PTRC meeting. He asked ifthere would eventually be a neighborhood meeting as well. Mr. Moore indicated there would be, for all of the residents ofthat quadrant. He believes the residents will see this as a positive thing. Committee Chair Straumann asked if Cummings Park Drive would be done in connection with the development. Mr. Moore indicated the road would be done this year, tom up and reconstructed at Guidant's cost, after which the City will assume the road. He stated Fembrook would go away, eventually becoming part of the Guidant campus. He indicated right now Cummings Park is hard to find, it will help to have a street named after it. Committee Chair Straumann asked if there was anything that could be done with the Guidant Drive to Cummings Park Drive area, noting the property really belongs to Fair Isaacs. Mr. Moore indicated he would make contact with them. Michelle Olson - Recreation Uudate e Ms. Olson discussed the following items with the Committee: . She indicated the Spring/Summer guide was out, and registrations are starting to come in. . They are interviewing staff for summer programs, and spring softball is about to start. . The Easter egg hunt is coming up on April 12 and she is filling a lot of eggs. She noted the Town Hall meeting is the same day, at 11 :00 a.m., with the Easter egg hunt earlier in the morning. . The biggest task they have right now is planning Day in the Park, which is being changed to Celebrating Arden Hills. They will have a catered barbeque, with the White Sidewalls as entertainment. The event will be from 3 :00 p.m. to dusk, with fireworks to end it off. 5. PARK PARTNERS PROGRAM FOR 2003 Committee Vice Chair Thompson referred to the list of businesses in Arden Hills. She indicated they will be asking for money and donations for the Celebrating Arden Hills event, and the PTRC needs to be careful they are not asking for support for the Park Partners Program at the same time. They also hope to allow businesses to budget for these funds and help with specific projects. Committee Member Henry stated there is an article that begs the question if a foundation, or an e endowment, is not better than just the City handling the fund. It talks about the tax benefits for donators. Mr, Moore recommended the City Attorney be consulted on this matter. Committee Member Crassweller indicated he knows several foundation lawyers they could contact. Committee Vice Chair Thompson indicated what they were really looking for was a long-term