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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2009 Page 7 of 8 Council Liaison Holmes gave an update on the Council actions from the past few months. She thanked the Committee for their cleanup efforts at Tony Schmidt Park and hoped that it would become an annual event. Council Liaison Holmes indicated the Council was interested in the committee coming forward with additional information on Celebrating Arden Hills. She noted a Town Hall Meeting was scheduled for May 4, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. On May 21 St the Shoreland Management Ordinance was being reviewed by the Council as it was not in line with the State. Council Liaison Holmes explained that the City would be sending representation to Washington DC on Wednesday, April 22nd to speak with the Army to keep things moving forward on the TCAAP project. She indicated the old City Hall property was being discussed but maybe put on a hold until the market was responsive. Council Liaison Holmes stated the Council held a brief discussion about the assessment policy. Further discussion ensued regarding the policy and how property owners were assessed at this time,being based on the number of lots and also 50%of the street expense. Council Liaison Holmes reported that the City would be completing sump pump inspections as part of the I & I initiative. There seems to be too much rain water making its way into the sanitary sewer lines. Improperly hooked up sump pumps can be a large part of this problem. She indicated all homes would be inspected by the City or the homeowner would need to hire a plumber to complete the certification. The City would pay up to 50% of the expense to fix the sump pump or $300. Ms. Olson reported that Jim Perron, retired PW Superintendent would be assisting the City with the sump pump inspections. Council Liaison Holmes indicated that Ramsey County would be completing the grade separation at TH 10 and Highway 96 in 2011-12. B. Parks and Recreation/Public Works Update Ms. Olson indicated she would be working on a bench report but that it will be delayed until after the trail signs were decided. Ms. Olson thanked the Committee members for their assistance at the cleanupday in Ton Y Y Schmidt Park noting there were 24 volunteers total. She stated Ramsey County wanted to extend their thanks as well. Ms. Olson indicated she would be attending a design institute training today reviewing trail design and their planning. She stated this would also include information on the operations, expense and maintenance of trails. Chair Peck requested that a report be brought back to the Committee on this seminar.