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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 24, 2005 Page 2 of6 . MOTION: Committee Member Straumarm motioned, seconded by Committee Member McClung to approve the April 26, 2005 minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL UPDATE Council Liaison Larson provided the Commission with a brief update on the following Council activities: . Celebrating Arden Hills is scheduled for June 25,2005 and Ms. Olson is currently looking for volunteers. He asked the Committee to contact her if they have any time available. . Michelle Olson, Recreation Supervisor recently celebrated her 6th year with City. . Received the 2004 Audit Report noting that the City received a clean report from the Auditors. Noted that it was a significant undertaking, as they had to value the entire City infrastructure. . This past Saturday was flower-planting day. Noted that it was successful but wet and Mr. Moore did a great job organizing. . Work has been completed by Ramsey County on the trail along Lake Joharma. . Currently in the process of negotiations over the value of the TCAAP property. Next big step to accomplish is to determine what the property is worth. From there, an environmental evaluation would be done over the next six months and then determine the value. He noted . that they are very near the end of the window of opportunity adding that GSA might have to go back and re-appraise the property. . City is preparing for another banner year for diseased trees. Have hired a contractor to assist with tree removal and also reviewing tree ordinances. 4. PARKS AND TRAILS UPDATES Mr. Moore provided the Committee with the following update: . Buckthorn removal is going well - at least 3 large pickups a day. . Rentals have picked up at the new warming house at Cummings Park. Renting on a weekend basis. . Perry Park facility was inspected last week by City staff and the Inspector. Pointed out punch list items and hope to have all items completed this week, with the hopes oftaking possession of the building next week. Rejected all landscaping, have to wait to see if sod responds. Suggested touring both warming houses at the next PTRC meeting. . Stated that he is the liaison to the Karth Lake Improvement district noting that he would help to organize the DNR water quality testing. . Staff has found a source for a portable trailer to substitute as a seasonal warming house. The cost is $325.00 month to rent with electrical hookup and phone. Would only use during the winter rr:onths. .