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e . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - August 28,2000 t\ 1.....-' 9 ~~ fj ~ City votes as a board member. She added she had responded to Mr. Lynch with regard to the City's position on the board, in anticipation of their September 28 meeting. Councilmember Rem stated that a web site has been created for the RAB, which contains site maps and Army documcntation. Councilmemher Rem stated that divcrsion funding for Northwest Youth & Family Services has been restored. Council member Rem stated that residents have expressed a wish to see the Valcntine Park ice rink put back in place this winter. She added the neighborhood will be circulating a petition for presentation to the Council. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the park is not conducive for an ice rink. Mr. Wilson, 1677 Lake Valentine Road, stated he lives in that neighborhood and the residents were not informed that the rink would not be put in the park until it was too late. He added residents would like an explanation. Mayor Probst statcd if the neighborhood wants a rink in the park, the Council has the ability to do that although the site conditions make it difficult. He added that the Parks & Recreation Committee recommended that an ice rink should not be put in Valentine Park due to the low number of skaters and difficulty in keeping it staffed. Mr. Wilson stated the neighborhood was not made aware of this decision. Mayor Probst stated the Parks & Recreation Committee should address this issue and present a recommendation to the Council. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the issue will be on an upcoming agenda for the Parks & Recreation Committee. Councilmember Larson asked, with regard to the State of MilU1esota Human Rights Board, whethcr a representative of the City could serve on their board. Councilmember Rem stated that a rcsident had been representing the City, and she was also willing to servc as a rcprcscntative. Mayor Probst statcd that thc Council had changed its Human Rights group's status from commission to committee in 1991 or 1992, and more recently, did not re-appoint the committee as efforts to revitalize the group had failed. He added the Council has the ability to reinstate that group, stressing the difficulty the City had in the past with recruiting participants and keeping the group together. Councilmember Larson stated, in his opinion, the City should have a representative on the Human Rights Board to represent the City in some capacity. Mayor Probst stated he is comfortable with continuing the ongoing appointment. Councilmember Aplikowski stated shc would support a committee tllat would meet problems which might arise. She added she would not support a committee in place to discuss problems in other communities. She noted, in her opinion, a human rights committee is necessary only if there is a need in the community.