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<br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br />. MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: May 20, 1998 <br /> TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director f s/,-/ <br /> SUBJECT: Department Report <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> The Commission has been Plioritizing the trail and park improvements. I have been working <br /> with them and MFRA to incorporate the Comprehensive Plan into this prioritization process. At <br /> their May meeting. the Commission further prioritized the projects for 1999 and 2000. They <br /> have some concerns about recommending projects for 2001-2003 because there are several <br /> unknown factors that may influence projects. The unknowns mainly relate to Ramsey County's <br /> Pavement Management Plan. It would be more economical to constmct the proposed trail <br /> projects along New Brighton Road and Old Highway 10 at the time the County reconstructs <br /> those streets. While the Commission members feel that those trail segments are important, it is <br /> difficult to predict when the County may improve the roads. <br />. Earth Day <br /> Volunteers from the girl and boy scouts helped with the clean up of (rash at City parks and along <br /> trail areas on April 25 and May 2. The Park Maintenance staff and I appreciate their efforts. <br /> Flower Planting <br /> The annual planting of the community flower beds occurred on Saturday, May 16. The Holiday <br /> Inn provided a free breakfast to planters and provided a place for me to meet with the volunteers <br /> before planting began. There will be name plates provided at the garden sites to recognize the <br /> residents for their volunteer efforts. <br /> Joint Athletic Facilities <br /> The area Parks and Recreation Directors and School District officials continue to meet. Weare <br /> attempting to identify whether redeveloping school district facilities will satisfy some or all of <br /> the field deficiencies that have been identified. The Mayors, Managers, and Directors meet again <br /> as a group on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 a.m. The City of Arden Hills will host that meeting. <br /> I am anticipating that once the plans have been discussed, the next step in the process is to <br /> consider various funding options. <br /> Comprehensive Plan <br /> I will be meeting with Northwestern College again to further explore (rail connection <br />. opportunities with them. I have also asked the City of Rose vi lie to participate in the meeting <br /> since this area could serve as a trail connection for them as well. <br /> -. <br />