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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 23, 2004 Page 4 of 10 . Cummings had issues and the building never did open. They did place a rink and it was . utilized a great deal. She stated that the ice was in very good condition. . Could not take ownership of building because things were not done. Still have open items on punchlist. . Stated that the Committee should determine if they want to keep it as a regular ice rink or consider replacing the hockey boards. . If the Committee decides to replace the hockey boards it must be decided with the knowledge that replacement of the boards would be expensive. . Majority of the boards would not be able to be saved. Recommended installing a nice rink to blend well with the new building structure. Chair Henry asked ifthe neighborhood had any issues regarding the hockey rink. Ms. Olson explained that there was a petition, signed by the majority of the neighborhood that stated they do want the hockey rink. Committee Member Messerly noted that the last time they discussed the hockey boards it was his understanding that there was considerable opposition to the rink and asked that this be clarified. Mr. Moore stated that he would send out a neighborhood survey to determine the level of interest. Committee Member Thompson agreed stating that they should also include a statement to indicate to the residents that there would be a cost associated to the rink. She stated that it is . important that they be aware of the costs. Chair Henry asked what type of materials would be used for the hockey boards. Ms. Olson eXplained that if the hockey boards were replaced, the committee would have to consider what type of materials to use... wood, fiberglass, etc. Chair Henry asked if they know how make general skaters use the rink. Ms. Olson reviewed the tally process with the Committee noting that they do not have numbers available for Cummings because the rink did not have an attendant. Chair Henry asked ifthe number hockey skaters would stay same or increase if there is a rink at Cummings. Ms. Olson stated that they have found that residents take a liking to a certain rink and utilize only that rink, noting that the residents tend to stay with that favorite and not change rink to rink. Chair Henry asked if the area residents utilize the rink at Cummings. Ms. Olson explained that she did not have clear numbers noting that there have been some very strong opinions both ways. She stated that this could be a very sensitive situation. Chair Henry agreed with Mr. Moore that a survey ofthe area residents would be a good idea. He suggested that the survey be done in such a way that it does not lead the residents to believe that . it would be done. Committee Member Thompson agreed stating that they should include a caveat that it would be contingent upon funding.