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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 23,2010 Page 7 and part of that design would have been putting in a trail along a section of County Road nd F. He feels that they will probably apply again the 2 half of this year. He stated it is relatively common for an application not to be approved the first time. Discussion ensued regarding the work force housing. Mr. Grant indicated that in order to rent this housing one needs to have a middle tier income level. He stated that Council did tour the facility in Maple Grove and it was very nice and designed for low maintenance. He feels this type of housing would be a way to put a diverse facility into Arden Hills and add some rental units. Council Liaison Grant mentioned the Park and Rec Shoreline Ordinance has been updated and can now be viewed online. He indicated that they tried to find a happy balance with the new ordinance that would still allow some flexibility people for le to add p on to the lake side but not allow them to build too close to the lake, blocking the neighbors' views. Council Liaison Grant mentioned that they are looking for a new City Administrator. He noted that there were approximately 120 applications so far and that over the course of the month they will continue that process. He does not think the will be at the point of a Y final selection until around April 1. B. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Report Ms. Olson that the Friends of the Parks—Ramsey County has announced a tree sale for 2010 where you can purchase a tree for your own yard or donate a tree to a park. She indicated this will be posted on the City s website and would list areas where the City could use some trees. She mentioned the trees are discounted and the deadline is April 17, 2010. Chair Peck asked if there was any interest in doing another park cleanup day. Ms. Olson indicated it would be in cooperation with RamseyCount 's day and that it would again Y Y g be at Tony Schmidt Regional Park. She indicated she would let them know at the next meeting what day in April it has been scheduled for. 6. NEXT MEETING—March 16,2010 Ms. Olson informed the members that Council scheduled an informational TCAAP meeting on April 20, the same day as their April PTRC meeting. She asked if they preferred to change the date of the PTRC meeting to the 4th week in April. Discussion ensured regarding the TCAAP meeting and it was agreed to change the date of the PTRC meeting to the 4th week in April. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Garretson motioned to adjourn and Committee Membe r er Straumann seconded. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.