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February 15,2005 Page 6 of9 . People nearing retirement age want other types of housing in order to remain in Arden Hills. . The City either must make this Vision work or watch the parcel sold piecemeal for development. The City has a greater voice in what occurs on this property with the current approach. . Most of the site would remain undeveloped. 6. PARKS AND TRAILS UPDATES Mr. Moore provided the Committee with the following update: . The trails held up well this season. There were many calls thanking the City for the maintenance of the trails. The handrails were very popular. . Ramsey County is plowing its sidewalks. Currently, County Roads in Arden Hills are plowed first. Both results are by-products of the cooperation in the joint facility. . Two years ago the Committee considered placing a disc golf course in one of the parks. There was not sufficient room for an IS-hole course at any location considered. A disc golf course consultant has offered to make recom'11endations at no charge to the City on the cost of a possible six or nine-hole disc golf course. A. PERRY PARK PAVILION . . The new woodwork at the pavilion is complete and has been inspected. It is up to standard. . Builders are waiting for warmer weather to complete caulking and grout. . The Pavilion will be ready by Spring. B. COUNTY ROAD E TRAIL . Council Liaison Larson gave an update on this item. C. 2005 LOCAL TRAIL CONNECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION . The DNR sent a letter that indicated money was available from the Local Trail Connection Program. Higher Priority is given to trail projects. The Program covers projects costing $10,000 or more. . The DNR pays one-half of the cost. . One possible project would be the trail from Upper Perry to Swamp Lift Road that connects to the underpass in Tony Schmidt Park. The Estimate for this project was $20,000. . Alternative Projects include making Lindey's park more of a community focal point and the beautification of City Hall. .