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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - June 26, 2000 <br /> <br />C\r'l': fie, [r"'''\'!'' <br />..:" "'S. -c.. . ~~ ,,:,1'c"" <br />"i!J\~"4>4t,~ B10 <br /> <br />c. Parks & Recreation Department, Authorization for Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Mr. Moore stated the City will be approaching its 50th Anniversary and there has never been a <br />comprehensive study of the City's parks, recreation facilities, open spaces and trail systems. <br />There currently is no long range planning tool in place for staff, the City Council, or Parks and <br />Recreation Committee members to refer to. This study will look at the development of the park <br />system to date, evaluate how well it is meeting the needs of the community, and define future <br />development needs. A 10-year Capital1mprovement Plan (CIP) will be developed for <br />incorporation to the City wide CIP. This project will take 12-18 months to complete. <br /> <br />The concept of a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan was presented to the Parks and <br />Recreation Committee at the Tuesday, April 25 meeting. The City's Administrator, Accountant, <br />and Parks & Recreation Director made the presentation. The Committee voted unanimously to <br />support a Comprehensive Plan. The Committee also voted unanimously to present the concept <br />of a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan to the Council for approval. <br /> <br />Anticipated cost ofthe Plan is $60,000. The City Accountant is recommending that the funding <br />of the project be through the Community Services Fund. <br /> <br />Mr. Moore stated that Staff recommends that the City Council approve funding ofa <br />Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan at a cost not to exceed $60,000, and that the cost of <br />this project be funded through the Community Services Fund. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson asked how a cost of $60,000 was determined. Mr. Moore stated that <br />recent studies done in New Brighton and Long Lake were reviewed and compared, and Joe <br />Ingram ofIngram Associates was consulted. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem expressed her support ofthe study, stating it will give a better sense of the <br />City's park system. She added there had been some discussion with regard to using parklands <br />for other purposes, such as drainage ponds. She noted it would be helpful to have a thorough <br />study of the parklands. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated the City's parks are a great resource for its residents to enjoy. He <br />added the Council should endeavor to keep them in good shape. He noted that such a plan could <br />help to maximize park use. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski asked whether such a study had been completed under the previous <br />Parks & Recreation Director. Mr. Moore stated this study will be comprehensive, will take into <br />consideration current and future use, and will include polls of residents, park users, City staff, <br />City Council, and neighborhood groups. He added the City has not undergone such a study in its <br />50-year history. <br /> <br />Mr. Post stated Councilmember Aplikowski was referring to parks replacement schedules <br />attached to the City's Comprehensive Plan update. He added that Mr. Moore's proposal is more <br />comprehensive and refers to overall future parks use. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the <br />timing is not right for her. <br /> <br />e <br />
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