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<br /> " <br /> DRAFT <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - DECEMBER IS. 1997 2 <br /> e <br /> the delay in the codification process, staff would be providing a draft ordinance to the <br /> City Council in the near future for their consideration. <br /> b. Tony Schmidt Park Master Plan Discussion. Greg Mack. Ramsev County <br /> Me. Fritsinger advised Council members that Parks and Recreation Director, Cindy <br /> Walsh, had been serving as the City's Liaison on Ramsey County's Tony Schmidt Park <br /> Task Force and at recent resident meetings. Mr. Fritsinger then introduced Greg Mack, <br /> Larry Holmberg, representing the Ramsey County Parks Department. and Mr. Bill <br /> Sanders, of the Landscape Design firm of Sanders, Wacker, & Bergly.lnc. <br /> Mr. Sanders gave the Council a preview of the Preliminary Trail Plan. Ms, Walsh <br /> pointed out that part of the proposed trail is currently used as a maintenance road by <br /> Public Works in order to access the Perry Park Lift Station. <br /> Me. Stafford suggested that the City and County work in cooperation to utilize as many <br /> existing City easements as possible for trail location, allowing the City to keep the <br /> easements clear and facilitate maintenance, <br /> Me. Fritsinger requested clarification on the linkage shown to the Valentine Hills area, <br /> and whether this information was taken from an old plat. Me. Sanders responded e <br /> affirmatively. <br /> Me. Fritsinger also requested what the public input had been on the County maintaining <br /> the existing compost site location. Me. Mack responded that members of the Task Force <br /> favored the current location due to its easy access and availability, as well as the <br /> statement made regarding the fact that it was environmentally complementary. It was <br /> Me. Mack's opinion that members of the Task Force felt that the only good option <br /> available to consider in closing the site would be a location at TCAAP. <br /> Mr, Sanders then reviewed the Preliminary Master Plan for the redevelopment of Tony <br /> Schmidt Park. Me. Mack advised that the total estimated expenditure allotted by Ramsey <br /> County was $930,000 with a substantial portion being utilized for the preliminary design <br /> work. <br /> Mayor Probst requested an updated redevelopment schedule. Me. Mack responded that <br /> the County anticipated site work beginning in the eastern portion of the park in 1998, <br /> which would consist of clearing of proposed trails, parking lot construction, and utility <br /> installation. Me. Mack stated that in 1999, the County would propose the construction of <br /> all buildings in the eastern portion of the park, and completion of the majority of the <br /> infrastructure, Mr. Mack advised Councilmembers that development of the west side of <br /> the park would be future development as funds became available. . <br /> Mayor Probst asked what part the County wished the City to play in the redevelopment at <br />