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Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 26, 2004 Page 5 of? . Committee Member Thompson stated that at a recent Neighborhood Meeting a Resident expressed concerns regarding the condition of the warming house and shelter at Freeway Park. She stated that the residents are concerned as to whether the warming house would make it through the winter and asked if the City would be placing a temporary shelter at the park. Mr. Moore stateu that they are going to try to make it through the winter. He stated that their goal is to move the old warming house from Cummings Park to Freeway Park adding that these options would be brought forward to the neighbors for further discussion. Chair Henry requested that the area be reviewed for an ADA compliant trail if they decide to do this. Mr. Moore stated that they would review the area and determine if it could be done in. house. 5. RECREATION UPDATE Ms. Olson provided the Committee with an update on the Park activities: . Soccer season ended October 16, 2004. She stated that they had great weather for the season. She stated that they had a great group of coaches this year adding that she would like to commend them all for ajob well done. . Halloween Hoopla is this Friday, October 29, 2004. She stated that they are combining this . family event with the City of Shoreview and reviewed with the Committee. . Currently in the process of recruiting for 10 ice rink attendants for the winter season. Will be hiring approximately 10 rink attendants. . She and Mr. Moore are plarming to attend the MRPA Conference at the end of the month. She reviewed the conference schedule with the Committee. Committee Member Werner asked when the rinks would be open for the season. Ms. Olson stated that the rinks would officially open December 20, 2004. Ms. Olson stated that the Winter Guide would be issued soon and would include the dates and classes offered for the winter season. She stated that they expect to send the guides out to residents within the next two weeks. 6. 2005 - 2009 PRIORITIES Chair Henry reviewed the project list provided at the last meeting noting that the Committee has been asked to review and prioritize with their plans to discuss further. . Walkway under railroad connecting Tony Schmidt Park to Perry Park and trails. . Will remain on list. Work needs to be finished on the underpass . Trail along Old Snelling from County Road E to Highway 51, Highway 51 to Highway 96. . PMP reconstruction from Old Snelling to Highway 51 is scheduled for 2007 . . Mr. Moore noted had to deal with MnDOT for stormwater management issues