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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 29, 2003 Page 5 of 8 . She stated that they plan to enlarge the soccer fields when they begin the installation of . the irrigation system. She reviewed with the Committee noting that the irrigation system is badly needed. She stated that the expansion of tile fields could be done in-house and reviewed with the Committee. . Mr. Moore reviewed the plumbing and irrigation infrastructure with the Committee. . Ms. Olson stated that the building would have sensor lighting around the exterior of the building and reviewed with the Committee. Committee Member Thompson noted that when the park is completed that it would be a great showcase to help gain further support for future park upgrades. Committee Member Messerly stated that the residents were very clear that they do not want a pleasure rink. He stated that the rinks were part of a discussion at one of the Town Meetings and that they were very clear they only want a hockey rink. 7. PERRY PARK SCHEDULED IMPROVEMENTS - JERRY HAGEN, TIM MCILWAIN, HCM. Tim McIlwain, HCM representative provided the Committee with an update on the proposed Perry Park improvements. He noted that the initial presentation was provided to the Committee . in 2002 addressing five parks in the Arden Hills area. He provided the Committee with a brief review ofthe overlay ofthe proposed location for the building noting that the diagram provides a conceptual example ofthe structure. He reviewed the site diagram with the Committee noting the locations for parking, grass areas and trail connections. Mr. McIlwain reviewed the site views from each area of the building with the Committee. He stated that there would be excellent views of the ball fields, grass areas, park and play structures. He stated that this would cover the picnic area, concession stands, the two restrooms and the storage and mechanics room. He noted that the most important issues that would be addressed would be the direct access points and visibility in addition to parking. He reviewed the concession space and kitchen areas noting that the kitchens would include lockdown shutters. He reviewed the architectural style noting that they have integrated the prairie style architecture preferred by the Committee. He stated that the building structure would provide a large amount of seating space that would include the patio areas, picnic areas and inside building space. He explained that the building layout was designed to provide a more direct access to the restrooms noting that the location of the restrooms would provide the least amount of disruption to anyone area. . He provided the Committee with an overview ofthe cost estimates noting that with the new layout design they were able to meet the $350,000 budget cap for tile proposed project. --