12-16-03 PTRC Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 2003 Page 50[7 . . Building looks really nice noting that there is still cosmetic work that needs to be completed. . Approximately two weeks out for the turnover to the City. . Punch list items have been completed. . In process of checking whether the old building is still functional, with power. Stated that they plan to clean the area and use it as a base for the ice rink until the new building is ready. . There will be a Grand Opening Dedication and Ceremony that would include Guidant, City Council and Residents. . He noted that the small soccer field has been tom up and explained that they are installing a pump for Karth Lake. He further explained that the field would be repaired and reviewed the waterline flow with the Committee. 6. PERRY PARK UPDATE Mr. Moore proved the Committee with the following update: . City Staff will meet with HCM, prior to the January Parks Committee meeting, with the intent that HCM will attend the January 2004 meeting. He stated that they would . provide the Committee with an update that would include the soil boring results. . City Council has approved the additional funding at Perry Park in the amount of $50,000. He explained tile plan is to extend the irrigation system and include fencing. . The groundwork will be completed this year noting that it would include the warming house. . The adult softball and baseball fields will be completed and ready in time for the Grand Opening of the Park. 7. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Committee Member Henry requested an update on the Railroad Bridge. Chair Straumann reviewed stating that the funding would come from the State to repair the bridge and trails. He reviewed the process noting that the railroad would design the bridge and repairs according to their own specifications. Committee Member Henry referenced the trail along Highway 51 to Old Snelling noting that the Residents have asked ifit is possible to fence Lindey's Triangle Park to use as a dog park. Mr. Moore stated that they have had a lot of interest in a dog park noting that there is a real issue regarding the parking in this area. He stated that during the neighborhood meetings, held to discuss the Comprehensive Plan, the Residents located directly across from this area clearly stated that they do not want anything but green space for this area. . Committee Member Thompson noted that Ramsey County works with neighborhood groups with respect to the maintenance of the dog parks and reviewed with the Committee.