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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Corrnnittee Meeting Minutes October 29, 2003 Page 2 of8 . Ms. Olson referenced page 2, line 3 reads 'Commission' should be 'Committee'. She referenced page 6, line 4 states 'Special Events Planner' should be 'Fall Program Instructors'. She referenced page 10, line 22, 'Lynde' should be spelled 'Lindey'. MOTION: Committee Member Thompson motioned, seconded by Committee Member Werner to approve the September 23, 2003 minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously. 4. COUNCIL UPDATE Council Liaison Grant provided the Commission with the following update: . Council has held four Neighborhood Meetings throughout the City, noting that the last meeting, held on October 28th sparked an interest in the trail system. He stated that the residents would like a trail access or overpass along Hamline Avenue to Floral Park. Committee Member Thompson noted that the County recently installed a paved path, with a median, at Tony Schmidt Park. She suggested installing flashers at the crossing. . He noted that there was considerable discussion regarding traffic issues in Arden Hills. . He noted that the majority of their concerns addressed speed and congestion and reviewed with the Committee. . He stated that North Heights Lutheran Church wants an addition for a 4000-seat sanctuary. He explained that they would use the sanctuary for events such as the Passion Play and reviewed with the Committee. He stated that the facility would require a considerable amount of parking and would eliminate a portion of their treed areas. . He stated that Lexington Avenue would be completed in 2005. He reviewed the project with the Committee noting that a public meeting would be held either November 6th or 7th to discuss issues and concerns with the residents. He noted that one of their biggest questions is the installation of a median. He explained that if they install a median they would have to remove two of the turn spaces and reviewed the locations with the Committee. . He stated that they are moving forward with the 2004 PMP project. He referenced the Edgerton area noting that the majority of the sewer and water system in that area is non- standard and very old. He reviewed the area with the Committee noting that they did consider vacating some of the roads. He explained that they would not be able to vacate due to several issues and reviewed with the Committee. . City Council authorized the purchase of a new Ford F-250 for the Public Works Department to replace a truck recently lost due to an accident. . He stated that the Karth Lake extension was approved and reviewed with the Committee. He reviewed the budget and costs noting that the City would be responsible for the . engineering costs.