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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Miuutes September 23, 2003 Page 10 of 11 . timeframe. He stated that HCM believes that this would be a good time to place the project out for bids as this is when they can get a reasonable bid amount and reviewed the bid process with the Committee. He stated that the project would be funded from the Park Fund and that City Council has already approved $350,000 for the project. 9. PERRY PARK WISHLIST FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS A. Trail/Step connections with lower level swamp lift road Mr. Moore stated that it would be good to get an ADA approved connection to Perry Park and down to Swamp Lift Road. He reviewed the advantages with the Committee. He stated that the proposal would be reviewed by Engineering to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that they are in compliance with ADA standards. B. Berm removal, north side, fields #3 and #4 Mr. Moore stated that these are CIP items that would not come out of the Park Fund. He clarified that all of this is a part of the CIP Plan noting that Staff has submitted the proposal for City Council review and approval. . Committee Member Thompson referenced the park sign noting that they can no longer see the Lindey Park sign. She asked if there is a plan to move the plantings to improve the view of the sign. Mr. Moore explained that the plants would be moved next year to another location. Committee Member Crassweller suggested a garden area around the sign. He stated that it would really perk up the landscaping and improve the view of the sign. Mr. Moore confirmed that there is a planting project identified for this area that would take place next year. He explained that the Committee would be involved in the Adopt a Park Sign program and would be involved in planting the area. He stated that each park would adopt their sign noting that a half moon area would be used to landscape around the signs with perennial flowers. 10. NEXT MEETING AGENDA Mr. Moore stated that the following items would be included as agenda items for the next PTRC meeting in October: . Band shell Update . Cummings Park Shelter Update . Perry Park Shelter Update . Mr. Moore reminded the Committee that phase II of the Buckthorn removal has been scheduled for October 25, 2003.