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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 3 June 24, 2003 . He noted Guidant has worked with HCM to create these plans as suggested by the Committee and would resemble the building in the Tony Schmidt Park. He indicated the architect with Guidant and Kraus Anderson has been stressed as to the importance of matching the building in Tony Schmidt Park. He explained staff is looking at irrigated the large soccer field with controls in the shelter. He noted the hockey rink would be lost at the park with a pleasure rink replacing it. The Committee agreed to have the shelter roof a forest green color for Cummings Park. Committee Member Thompson indicated she was really pleased with this shelter and noted the residents would really use this facility. He noted a new trail would be going to Cummings Park. . He indicated bids are being taken to transport the existing warming house to Hazelnut Park for their warming house. He noted he would report back to the Committee after bids have come in to see if this is an option. He stated the building is located in the park per the master plan. . Council Liaison Grant indicated a 403b could be set up to gain donations for future park projects for the City. The Committee noted this was a great suggestion to get the public involved with the Partners in the Park for the City of Arden Hills. . He noted the E2 trail has been wood chipped with an additional trail entrance along County Highway 10. e Tom Moore - Trail Update Mr. Moore provided the Committee with an update on the trail system. He reviewed the following items: . He reviewed the trail update with the Committee. . He noted Bethel College has applied to put up a pedestrian light at the intersection going to their women's softball complex. 6. PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PRIORITIES - FOLLOWUP FROM COUNCIL WORK SESSION Committee Member Henry asked if redoing the County Road E bridge was feasible. Mr. Moore indicated there was funding available with over half coming from other federal agencies and the other half of the money coming from the City. He noted the trail project should be a $40,000-50,000 project for the City. Mr. Moore explained there were beams under the County Road E bridge to support a sidewalk. He noted this should be an "easy" project as the main components were already present to handle the pedestrian traffic. He stated to the west of the bridge the roadway would be narrowed to accommodate the trail, which may require some property . right of way.