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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 27, 2004 Page 4 of? . . Plan to pick up the trees and shrubs on May 3rd and distribute throughout City. Council Liaison Holden noted that a portion of the project is tied to the runoff into the lakes and sewer and would be dependent upon the CPr. Committee Member Thompson noted that in the last newsletter the Mayor had questions regarding a dog run. She asked if the City has received any responses. Mr. Moore stated that they did receive emails expressing an interest for a dog run at Lindey's Park. He stated that the email was forwarded to the Mayor. Michelle Olson - Recreation Update Ms. Olson provided the Committee with following update: . Easter Egg Hunt was a success noting that Council Liaison Holden helped out considerably. . Used the new facility at Cummings Park for the event. . Noted that the facility is close to being done. Stated that it looks really nice adding that the residents complimented the building. She noted that she has received five calls from people who already want to make reservations. . Building will not be ready for rental until the June timeframe. . . Building area needs to be deep cleaned and landscaped. . Adult Softball starts tonight. . Have made huge strides in repairing the fields at Perry Park. Drainage is better due to repairs done last fall. . Fencing is almost completed. . Picnic structure will really add to the park and improvements will offer residents more opportunity for picnics and activities. Ms. Olson stated that Softball and Baseball Associations are coming, more frequently, to the City requesting more and more fields each year. She explained that Staff is trying to determine the best way to address the demand noting that part of their resolution is to conduct a survey to determine what surrounding Cities are doing to manage the demand. She further explained that it takes a lot of work and staff to maintain the fields noting that the Associations do not pay for any of the maintenance or for use of the fields. She stated that it appears that most Cities are charging the Associations for the use of their fields noting that the City is not for or against them using the fields. She stated that the survey is part of the process the Staff would like to pursue to try and determine the best way to manage the use of the fields. She noted that Perry Park Field #4, which was a contribution from the Little League, has not had the necessary improvements and is in dire need of repair. She stated that they do not want to spend a significant amount of money for the improvements adding that they approached the . Associations for possible contributions. She explained that the Associations are currently using the field as a practice field and Staff is now finding that they are requesting the nicer fields for \\Earth\Adnriu\CommitteeslParks Trails and Recreation CommitteelMinutes\2004\04-27-04 Minutes.doc