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. . ~ " CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMORANDUM DATE: January 14, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director Dr) SUBJECT: Tony Schmidt Park Redevelopment Plans Background The Tony Schmidt Park Task Force has met many times to discuss the possible changes and upgrades to the park, Sanders, Wacker, and Bergly, the consultant hired by Ramsey County to develop the plans, presented three different plans to the Task Force. As differences of opinion occurred, the task force members voted on recommendations. This recommended plan was then presented to the public on January 5, 1998, The Task Force met again on January 13 to discuss the comments from the public meeting and make any necessary changes to the proposed plan, Public Comments of the RedeveloDment Plan · There were a couple of people who voiced concerns about overflow parking that would occur . along Lake Johanna Boulevard, Siems Court, and other neighborhood streets. Ramsey County indicated that they felt the parking was adequate for the majority of the time. There may be limited space on holidays. The County informed the residents that it was the City's responsibility to sign streets for "No Parking", Apparently, the City of Roseville has designated some no parking streets in the area of Lake Josephine because of complaints from the residents about cars and trailers parked On the side streets around the lake. * The residents wanted trail connections to City trails and facilities wherever possible, In addition, the concept of a trail along Snelling A venue around the east side of the lake was requested, I will try to incorporate this in our Comprehensive Trail Plan. * Comments were made about the problem with geese at the park. The County said they used to remove geese in the area, but stopped because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined it illegal to remove waterfowl. * Residents are very concerned about the pedestrians crossing Lake Johanna Boulevard with the high levels of traffic on the road, Although the Ramsey County Sheriffs department does actively patrol the area, cars travel through the park area at fairly high speeds. A pedestrian bridge was determined not to be feasible and there does not seem to be a good pedestrian crossing alternative, Residents suggested a stop sign On Lake Johanna Boulevard to stop traffic for pedestrians. * Several comments were made about the possibility of changing Lake Johanna Boulevard. One suggestion was to put a 3-way stop at the intersection of County Road E and Lake Johanna Boulevard to allow pedestrians to cross the street and slow down traffic. · One resident was concerned about not placing trails on the sewer easements. He said that . paved or unpaved trails would hinder the repair of sewer lines. (This same resident asked a -..-----