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Home My WebLink About04-18-06 PTRC • II EN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE/ TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2006 **7:00 P.M. MEETING** ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approve February 28, 2006 Minutes 3. Council Update — Gregg Larson 4. Parks and Trails Update —Tom Moore 5. Recreation Update —Michelle Olson • 6. PTRC Vision Statement Review (Council Agenda Item for April 24`h) 7. Review of Warming House Memo 8. Dog Park, Website, Bocce Ball 9. Ramsey County Parks Review—Rich Straumann 10. Adjourn Attachments: February 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes 2006 PTRC Meeting Schedule Ramsey County Park Commission Agenda and Minutes Vision Statement Warming House Memo Off Leash Dog Parks Web Info Memo • A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. EN HILLS ***REVISED*** PTRC 2006 Schedule Meeting dates,times and locations are subject to change. Tuesday January 24 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday February 28 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday March 21 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday April 18 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday May 16 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room,Arden Hills City Hall Saturday May 20 9:00 A.M Flower Planting Day Tuesday June 20 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Saturday June 24 3:00-10:00 P.M. Celebrating Arden Hills Event Ramsey County Tony Schmidt Park Tuesday July 18 6:30 P.M. Pot Luck Dinner with Planning Commission Community Room,Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday August NO MEETING Tuesday September 19 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday October 17 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday November 21 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room, Arden Hills City Hall Tuesday December 19 7:00 P.M. Upper Conference Room,Arden Hills City Hall Potluck Dinner RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA March 14 2006, 6;D0 pin, RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 2006 04) PUBLIC HEARING ON REDEVELOPMENT OF TURTLE LAKE COUNTY PARK 5) STATE OF THE PARKS REPORT 6) DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7) REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS 8) ADJOURNMENT J�LEA' ►E CALL VICI I DA�IL UIS'T A T 651-7 8-: 5t 7, 3a7 IF W- JW UNABLE VA T7A ND e RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. MINUTES February 14, 2006 RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT_ 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN 55105 Main Floor Conference Room The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Straumann at 6:00 p.m., at the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, 2015 North Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Deb Falkowski, Terry Huntrods, Phil Jenni, Jonathon Kusa, Gale Pederson and Richard Straumann Members Absent: Elyssa Weber Staff Present: Greg Mack and Larry Holmberg Others Present: Tim MclLwain, HCM Architects APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Huntrods moved, seconded by Ms. 40- alkowski that the agenda be approved. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2006 meeting. Ms. Pederson moved, seconded b Mr. Kusa that the minutes es of the January 10, 2006 meeting be i approved as mailed. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF 2006 COMMISSION WORK PLAN Chair Straumann asked for a motion to approve the 2006 Parks Commission Work Plan. Mr. Kusa moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods, that the 2006 Parks Commission Work Plan be approved. Motion carried. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SYSTEM PLAN Comments on the draft system plan were received from the Saint Paul Ramsey County Department of Public Health and the Public Works Department. The recommendations were to add recycling centers and household hazardous waste collection sites located on Parks property throughout the County and to more clearly define partnership relationships in the operation of yard waste composting sites at County Parks. FINALIZE SYSTEM PLAN FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chair Straumann asked for a motion to incorporate recommended changes and approve the System Plan. 2006 Parks Commission Work Plan. Mr. Huntrods moved, seconded by Ms. Pederson, to incorporate recommended changes and recommend approval of the System Plan. Motion carried. • 1 REVIEW OF STYLE AND ARCHITECTURAL SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF BUILDINGS FOR KELLER REGIONAL PARK • Tim MclLwain from HCM Architects presented three different design concepts for Keller Regional Park. He stated that Keller Regional Park is urban in nature and unique in layout in that it is really several smaller park areas strung together. The areas of the park are: Spoon Lake, Keller Island, Lakeside, Lower Keller, Golfview, Roselawn and Round Lake. The Keller Golf Course Clubhouse is a commanding presence at the park. It was built in the cape cod style with a structured and symmetrical fagade. HCM has designed restroom buildings and small (50 capacity), medium (75 capacity) and large (125 capacity) picnic shelters and suggested using similar materials as the Clubhouse such as stone base, wood siding and 3-tab shingles. Using design elements similar to the Clubhouse and the Arcade Street bridge in the park will help tie the park and golf course together, even though they are separated by Highway 61. A parkway concept for Highway 61 with lower speed limits would also help integrate the park and golf course. HCM designed modular shelter components that can be tied together in different ways to accommodate different capacities such as straight line, "L" shaped and "L" shaped with a fanned connector that would double as a serving counter. The plan includes building 5 small, 2 medium and 1 large shelter at Keller Regional Park and the shelters are planned to be built over two years'time. The gabled but design carries over to the restroom buildings as well. The restroom building may also include stone walls for seating and a family gathering spot. HCM will come back before the Commission to present master plan drawings. Jonathan Kusa suggested adding fire pits near shelters. The fire pits could be raised to limit fire size. Keller Island would be the best place for a fire pit. Because parks are not patrolled, a fire pit could be a danger if the fire were too close to a structure or if the fire got too big. • Phil Jenni complimented Mr. MclLwain on the design concept and the modular approach that was presented. It was the consensus of the Commission to support the design concept. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Mack reported that the Gustafson Phalen Arena rededication on February 10t'was very well attended. He stated that concession area was named "Lou's Warming House" in honor of Lou Cotroneo. Mr. Mack also stated that there are no changes to what was proposed in the 2007 CIP, which was submitted in 2006 as part of the two-year budget process. REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS None. ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. Vicki Dahlquist • 2 RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA .Aprilll, 2006 6;00 pm, RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 201S NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN S5109 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2006 04) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FINAL DESIGN OF KELLER REGIONAL PARK RESTROOMS 5) STATE OF THE PARKS REPORT-GRAPHIC FORMAT TO BE PRESENTED FOR COMMISSION DISCUSSION 6) REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT MISSION AND OUTCOMES 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT 8) REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS 9) AD30URNMENT co Xrssr PLEASE CALL VICIa OAHI lIISIA T SS;i '48- 07 F YO[JARE UNABLE TO,A7TEND RAMSEY.COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES March 14, 2006 RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 NORTH VAN DYKE STREET MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 . Main Floor Conference Room . The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Pederson at 6:15 p.m., at the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, 2015 North Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Deb Falkowski, Terry Huntrods, Jonathon Kusa, Gale Pederson Members Absent: Jonathon Kusa, Phil Jenni, Richard Straumann, Elyssa Weber Staff Present: Greg Mack and Larry Holmberg APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Pederson asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Falkowski moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods, that the agenda be approved. Motion carried. �PPROVAL OF MINUTES ice Chair Pederson asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting. Ms. Falkowski moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods, that the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting be approved as mailed. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON REDEVELOPMENT OF TURTLE LAKE COUNTY PARK A public hearing was held at 6:30 PM regarding the redevelopment of Turtle Lake County Park. Two citizens were present to comment on the redevelopment plan. The redevelopment includes replacing the existing beach building, repairing of the boat ramp and adding docks, parking lot repair, defining the sand beach area with a concrete edge, removing the two existing picnic shelters and building one larger shelter, 35 x 35 square feet with a 50-person capacity. The shelter will include electricity and a drinking fountain. Financing for the improvements will come from DNR and capital improvement funds. If funding is approved, the park design will be completed in 2007 with construction in 2008. Gloria de Meireles, a resident adjacent to the park, had the following comments. She would like to see more signage for dog walkers in the park regarding leash laws and clean up responsibilities and some type of visual buffer along the path. She also requested that trash be removed in a timely manner and that trash containers not be placed too close to the residences along the park. Another adjacent resident, Paul Kullman, had the following comments. He requested that evergreen trees be planted between his backyard and the play structure currently in the park and he also requested limited lighting on the beach building. The Commission discussed trail options; however, given the relatively small size of the park, a single path as illustrated on the plan was accepted. STATE OF THE PARKS REPORT The last State of the Parks Report was done for the period July 2001 through December 2002. Therefore, ,gge Parks Commission discussed presenting a current State of the Parks report to the Board of mmissioners. A brochure format was suggested using more photos and less text. The brochure would ighlight what has been done in the park system since the last report, what work is planned for the future, and would also include information on the ice arenas, golf courses and a possible joint venture for a winter recreation area. The brochure can be made in house by Parks staff. The concept and format will be discussed at the April 11, 2006 meeting. • DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Mack reported that there is a State bonding bill proposed by the Senate for over$900 million. It includes $7 million for regional parks that would be matched at 40% by the Metropolitan Council. He stated that there is growing momentum for the proposed %to% of 1-cent sales tax for parks, natural resources and arts. This tax would generate approximately$191 million statewide with 22% of that going toward parks (36% of the 22% for parks would be allocated to regional parks which translates in to about$1.5 to $2 million per year for Ramsey County). This would be in the form of a Constitutional Amendment for a 25-year duration. The Urban Bird Festival will be held April 28— May 7, 2006. The festival is a culmination of collaboration by many different groups including Ramsey County and should be well attended. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently soliciting contractors to design the exhibit plan for Tamarack Nature Center. Mr. Mack will present more information on this subject at the April 11, 2006 meeting. REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS None. ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM. • Vicki Dahlquist • 2 • EN HILLS VISION For Parks and Trails in Arden Hills Parks and trails in Arden Hills enhance the health and well-being of citizens, improve the value of citizens' property, and increase the desirability of the city as a place to live or work. The city's parks and trails compose a coherent network that: • Provides land and water-based recreation, as well as convenient and safe access to parks, trails and recreation facilities in the region. • Develops and maintains a system of neighborhood parks and trails. • • Encourages non-motorized transportation and commuting. • Supports and encourages access to lakes, marshes and wooded areas. • Provides connections between the portions of Arden Hills south of Highway 96 and new development to the north, as well as among other neighborhoods otherwise separated by roads. • Provides important resources to schools, colleges, employers and other organizations in the region. • Strengthens community among citizens. This vision will be achieved with the leadership of the City Council and the support of the community. That leadership and support are critical to generating the financial resources necessary to develop, operate and maintain Arden Hills' parks and trails. • City of Arden Hills • 1245 West Highway 96 • Arden Hills,MN • 55112-5743 Phone 651.634.5120 • Fax 651.634.5137 • www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us DRAFT" ., ARPEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: March 31,2006 TO: Michelle Wolfe—City Administrator FROM: Michelle Olson,Recreation Program Supervisor SUBJECT: Warming House Status ENC: Warming House Attendance,Building Inspection Report,Repair Estimates, Mobile Unit Cost Estimate, Aid Electric Estimate,Rodent Infestation Information,Pictures of Warming Houses BACKGROUND: The 2005/2006 Ice Skating season officially ended on Sunday,February 12. Staff was instructed to prepare a comprehensive look at the warming house and ice rink operations at three sites: Freeway Park,Hazelnut Park, and Valentine Park. The warming houses at Cummings Park and Perry Park are in good condition and the buildings are used year round. At the February work session,the PTRC presented a recommendation within their vision statement to utilize mobile units at Hazelnut and Freeway Parks. Freeway Park, Hazelnut Park, and Valentine Park have had previous maintenance issues. The PTRC has looked at the replacement of the three buildings in question at one time or another,but has put off replacement of those buildings for numerous reasons. As you are aware, during our routine pre-season inspection this past November (2005), operations and Maintenance staff encountered an issue at the Freeway Park site due to mice infestation. At that time, staff explored several options to get through the 2005/2006 season. The health department was notified and they did drop off information on possible health problems related to rodent infestation and also bow to clean up the area appropriately. Lori Green from St. Paul -Ramsey County Department of Public Health felt that if cleaned up properly, the health risk would be minimal. The information on rodent infestation is included with this report. Time constraints and electrical complications forced staff to utilize the building by simply cleaning up and making minor repairs. All three warming houses at Freeway, Hazel-nut, and Valentine Parks have maintenance issues that should be addressed. Staff has listed each site and the options for the future. Warming House Status Memo March 31,2006 Page 2 of 5 Freeway and Hazelnut Parks Attendance: • Freeway Park: Attendance at Freeway Park is strong. The 2005/2006 season was very mild and affected the days open and quality of ice. Despite those challenges, Freeway remains a popular rink. The attendance was down from 1,133 last year to 616 this year. The attendance summary is attached for your information. In addition, the City rents the rink out to Bethel University after hours for their intramural broomball program. Those broomball participants are not included in the attendance count. • Hazelnut Park: Attendance at Hazelnut Park continues to be strong. Attendance was down from 1,148 last year to 716 this year. As with Freeway Park, the 2005/2006 season was very mild and affected the days open and quality of ice. Building Condition: These buildings are utilized for approximately three months out of the year. They are closed and used for storage the rest of the year. This has contributed to pest infestation and damages related to that. The buildings are not aesthetically pleasing. The PTRC has put off recommendation of replacement of these buildings for numerous reasons but in particular, because they are only utilized three months out of the year. It was determined in past discussions at various PTRC meetings that Hazelnut and Freeway Park would not be good candidates for combination warming house/picnic structures (similar to Cummings Park) because the current warming houses are not in locations where picnicking would occur. in these discussions, the PTRC voiced concerns about investing large amounts of money on structures that are only utilized three months out of the year. The PTRC wanted to look at all possible options. Below are options for Hazelnut and Freeway parks: (1) OPTION A: Repair existing buildings. A building inspection report is included with this memo. The recommended repairs for Freeway are estimated at $1,691.00 (highest option), before labor costs. The recommended repairs for Hazelnut are estimated at$1,103.00 (highest option),before labor costs. For a specific breakdown of estimated repairs/supplies, please see the attached repair estimate from Jim Perron,Operations and Maintenance Superintendent. (2) OPTION B: Tear down existing buildings and bring in mobile units(Size would be 8 x 40)each winter. • Electrical Relocation: $3,825.00 for Freeway Park and $1,600.00 for Hazelnut Park (one time fee). • Tear Down: $285.00 for 20 yard dumpster plus labor. Warming House Status Memo r March 31, 2006 Page 3 of 5 * Rental of a mobile unit: $379.70/month (approx. $1,139.1 0/season) * Delivery/set up fee of$210.00 per season. The estimated annual cost for this option would be $1,349.10 per site plus the one time cost of electrical relocation of $3,825.00 for Freeway Park and $1,600.00 for Hazelnut Park. We would incur a$285.00 fee per site for a 20 yard dumpster for tear down. Tear down figures do not include labor. For a specific breakdown of estimated costs for this option, please refer to the attached estimates. , (3) OPTION C: Build a small portable building that can be stored off site during the off season and brought in during the rink season. This has been done for the City of St. Michael. The building was built in 1999 at a cost of$5,000. Mr. Ed Haller, Pubic Works Superintendent for St. Michael, referred specifications of Details of the use. s to the building as an oversized ice fishing house." p the building are below: * 16 foot wide by 20 foot long, vinyl on the outside and plywood on the inside. It has one door and two windows. * St. Michael Public Works has a certified carpenter on staff'that was responsible for this project. It was constructed during the winter months. * It has skids, in place of wheels because it can be dragged to the winter location, approximately 500 feet. * It is only used during ice skating season. * It has a heater and one toilet stool. They pay BIFFS, Inc. to hook up a waste water tank, similar to what exists in an outdoor toilet. * If they had to build it again, they would make it longer and use wheels instead of the skids. The total estimated overall cost for this option is$8,825.00 for Freeway Park and $6,600.00 at Hazelnut Park,which includes a one time building cost of$5,000 per site plus a one time cost of$3,825.00 for electrical relocation at Freeway Park and $1,600.00 at Hazelnut Park. We would incur a $285.00 one time fee per site for a 20 yard dumpster for tear down. These figures do not factor in building or tear down labor costs. One question that has come up with this option is: where do we store the buildings? Currently, there is no space at the Ramsey County/Arden Hills Maintenance Facility to accommodate the buildings. Warming House Status Memo March 31, 2006 Page 4 of 5 Valentine Park • Attendance: Attendance at this park has always been low; however, the numbers continue to decline. The attendance went from 216 users last winter to 114 this winter. The mild winters have made maintaining the ice difficult at this park. Building Condition: The area where the warming house is located floods every spring due to the fact that it is at a lower elevation than Lake Valentine and the ice rink. Every year after the spring flood, the warming house must be cleaned, disinfected and rotted wood and insulation removed. This requires the Operations and Maintenance Department to completely clear out the building in order to spray and clean the inside. The yearly flooding that occurs has begun to cause long term maintenance issues and has affected the building's structural integrity. (1) OPTION A: Tear down the existing warming house and do not replace. The rink would remain open without a warming house. The rink would be maintained by the Operations and Maintenance staff. A timer could be installed on the rink lights for automatic turn on and off. Staffing costs for each site are budgeted at approximately $2,656.29 per rink. This considers wages for all hours possible throughout the season and FICA: 318.50 possible hours(maximum days open) • x $7.75 average of hourly wages $2,468.38 x 1.0765 for FICA (employer portion) $2,656.29 Therefore, if we did not staff Valentine Park,we would save approximately$2,656.29 each season. The estimated cost for this option: $1,708.00 which includes the one time fee of $285.00 for a 20 yard dumpster plus $1,423.00 for the one time cost of the electrical relocation from the building to the pole. Figures for the tear down do not factor in labor costs. (2) OPTION B: Tear down the existing building and bring in a mobile unit each winter. • Electrical Relocation: 1,423.00(one time fee) • Tear Down: $285.00 for 20 yard dumpster(one time fee) • Rental of a mobile unit: $379.70/month (approx. $1,139.10/season) • Delivery/set up fee of$210.00. • Warming House Status Memo March 31,2006 Page 5 of 5 • The estimated annual cost for this option would be$1,349.10 per site plus the one time electrical relocation of 1,423.00. For tear down we would incur a $285.00 one time fee for a 20 yard dumpster.Tear down does not factor in labor costs. (3) OPTION C: Build a small portable building that can be stored off site during the off season and brought in during the rink season. This option is explained in Option C under Freeway and Hazelnut Parks. The estimated annual cost for this option would be a one time fee of$5,000 (does not include labor) plus a one time electrical relocation fee of $1,423.00. We would also incur a $285.00 one time fee for a 20 yard dumpster. These figures do not factor in building or tear down labor costs. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends removing the warming house building at Valentine Park and to maintain the rink without staffing into the future for the following reasons: (1) Attendance is always low at this site and continues to decline. (2) The building continues to flood every spring, causing maintenance issues. • (3) The amount of salary we save by closing the warming house at Valentine Park could be used to supplement the rental of mobile units at Hazelnut Park and Freeway Park. Staff further recommends that mobile units be utilized at Freeway Park and Hazelnut Park for the following reasons: (1) The buildings are in need of major repairs (2) The buildings are only utilized three months out of the year. (3) The buildings are not aesthetically pleasing. At a minimum, staff recommends that Freeway Park and Hazelnut Park have major repairs done to the buildings before next season. \\Metro-inet.us\ArdenHills\PR&PW\Recreation\MEMOS\Memo to Cadmin warming housesWDOC • -A -�RzEN HiLLS MEMORANDUM DATE: March 21,2006 TO: Michelle Olson,Recreation Program Supervisor FROM: Dave Scherbel,Building Official SUBJECT: City warming houses CC: Tom Moore, Operations&Maintenance Director Request Staff was requested to do a visual inspection of the structural and building aspects of the warming house at Freeway and Hazelnut Park. Observation At Freeway Park the following observations were made. • No structural issues were observed. Roof and floor systems could not adequately be inspected due to ceiling and floor coverings. Recommend reinspection of roof after ceiling covering is removed. • Noticed strong smell of what appeared to be a by product of rodent waste. This was apparent from the ceiling damage/staining that many rodents were living in the attic space. Rodent holes also appeared in the outside wall bottom plates allowing the rodents to enter the building from the floor area. Also noticed significant damage of the soffit and fascia which allows rodents to access the attic space. • Roofing could not be adequately assessed due to the snow on the roof. Jim Perron stated that the roof needed to be replaced. -*.t At a minimum the following repairs are required. • Replace roofing, soffit and fascia. • Remove ceiling material, and insulation. Reinspect roof for further damage. • Remove all rotted wood and replace. • Spray entire attic area with a sealant to help remove odors and contaminants. • Replace insulation, and ceiling material. • Block/seal rodent penetration holes through floor and at the exterior grade level. r At Hazelnut Park the following observations were observed. • • Siding on the east side is badly deteriorated. Sheathing beneath has been exposed. • Roof appears to be in an OK condition. Some snow remained on roof at time of inspection. Should be reinspected. • No apparent structural damage. • Some areas of the soffit and fascia had some damage. • The interior ceiling had numerous holes punched through the ceiling material. • The flooring material was loose and pulling up from the floor. ❖ At a minimum the following repairs should be done. • Replace siding on the east side of the building. • Repair;replace siding as needed through out the rest of the structure. • Remove some ceiling material to inspect attic area. Remove any rotted wood or insulation damaged by rodents,moisture. • Recover ceiling material with '/2"plywood. Fasten with screws. • Secure existing flooring to floor joists and recover entire floor with %2"treated plywood. Summary It should be noted that the above recommendations are to address immediate concerns. The buildings are generally in poor condition and will need additional repairs in the near future. The odor issue at Freeway Park may not be resolved with a sealant. Health issues may also be of concern. • \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Recreation\MEMOS\Warming House inspection • report06.DOC 2005/2006 ICE RINK USER TOTALS • GENERAL HOCKEY TOTALS PER PARK DATES SKATERS SKATERS BROOM-BALL LESSONS PARK Cummins 12/20-2/12 205 32 0 177 414 Freeway 12/20-1/26 150 332 134 0 616 Hazelnut 12/20-1/26 137 477 102 0 716 Per 12/20-2/12 138 311 269 57 775 Valentine 12/20-1/26 86 28 0 0 114 Subtotal 716 1,180 505 234 2,635 General 716 Hockey 1,180 Broomball 505 Lessons 234 TOTAL 2,635 • 2004/2005 Total Days Open 2005/2006 Total Days Open Cummings 40 Cummings 32 Freeway 37 Freeway 30 Hazelnut 44 Hazelnut 30 Perry 37 Perry 32 Valentine 33 Valentine 29 Number of Number of Users 3,662 Users 2,635 • Freeway andHazelnut Warming House Repair Estimates FREEWAY Option I Estimate*, OptioH 2 Estiniate* Roofing Materials: Shingles $110.00 Rolled Felt $30.00 Nails $6.00 Total $146.00 $146.00 $146.00 Soffit, Fascia and Trim $618.00 $618.00 $618.00 Insulation $185.00 $185.00 $185.00 Attic Odor Sealer $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 Caulking Bricks $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Ceiling Material: 1/2 Inch $228.00 3/8 Inch $192.00 $228.00 $192.00 Flooring Material: 1/4 Inch Treated $444.00 V2 Inch CDX Plywood $145.00 $444.00 $145.00 Paint 50.00 1 $50.00 $50.00 Total $1,741.00 Total $1,406.00 , HAZELNUT Optio I Estimate* Option 2 Estimate* Roofing Materials: Shingles $110.00 Rolled Felt $30.00 Nails $6.00 Total $146.00 $146.00 $146.00 Siding(east side only): 3/8 4x8 Tongue and Grooved Primed $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Insulation $185.00 $185.00 $185.00 Ceiling Material: 1/2 Inch $228.00 3/8 Inch $192.00 $228.00 $192.00 Flooring Material: 3/4 Inch Treated $444.00 '/2 Inch CDX Plywood $145.00 $444.00 $145.00 Paint 50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Total $1,153.00 Total $818.00 A dumpster rolloff would be needed if the buildings were to be removed. 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(President `• General: Prevention: Rodent Infestation CDC Hantaviruses Pagel of 3 National Center for Infectious Diseases Special Pathogens Branch • iA![R•N[ALTMI[R•►[O►LK^• All About Hantaviruses s d* ° All About Hantaviruses Home I General Information Technical Information I Contact Us Site Contents • General Information Common Signs of Rodent Infestation • Tracking a Mvstery Remember that not all types of rodents carry hantavirus. Neither common Disease house mice nor common rats have been associated with HPS in humans, • How Is HPS for example. Yet because it can be tough to tell just what kind of rodents Transmitted? you have,play it safe--clean up the infestation and rodent-proof your • Who Is at Risk home or workplace. of Getting HPS? • What are the Here are some common signs that you may have a rodent problem. Symptoms of HPS? Rodent Droppings How Do I Prevent HPS? This is one of the most reliable signs Seal Up! Trap that you have a rodent problem. You Up! Clean Up! may find droppings in places where Preventing you store your food or your pet/animal Hantavirus, • Indoors food, such as in cupboards and drawers and or in bins.Because mice like to run in Outdoors places that offer them some protection Common from predators,you may find Signs droppings in cupboards or under the of sink, along walls, or on top of wall Rodent Infestation studs or beams. Mice will leave droppings near their nests as well (see below). Cleaning Storage rooms, sheds,barns, or cabins loaded with boxes,bags, old furniture, up and other objects make an ideal home for rodents, so you may find droppings Heavy there, even inside boxes and other containers. Infestations Precautions Workplaces can also make good rodent homes. Warehouses,restaurants, and for the like are obvious places to look because food may be plentiful there. Workers However,rodents can infest office buildings,too. Once again, look for Respirator droppings in protected places, such as closets, storage rooms, or inside boxes. Update Precautions for Signs of Rodent Nests Campers and Rodents tend to build their nests from materials that are soft, fuzzy,or wane. Hikers Among common rodent nest materials are shredded paper,bunches of dry grass Treating or small twigs, fabric, and furniture stuffing. Rodents will nest wherever safety Hantavirus Pulmonary from enemies can be found close enough to food and water, and they prefer Syndrome places that are relatively quiet. 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Signs of Rodent "Feeding Stations" • g g These are semi-hidden spots where rodents eat food they have collected. At these stations,rodents may leave larger-than-normal amounts of droppings/urine,plus remnants of a variety of foods(such as nut shells),bits of plastic or paper, and cockroach carcasses_ You Find Evidence of Gnawing To get to food,rodents will gnaw on almost anything that Thursday,August 5, 2004cludes such things as wood,paper board,cloth sacks, and materials even harder than these. Because rodents'teeth grow continuously,they must gnaw to keep them short. That may help to explain why chair legs or similar surfaces show gnawed spots or tooth marks in rodent-infested places. You Notice an Odd,Stale Smell In closed-up rooms infested by rodents,you will commonly smell an unusual, musky odor. You See a Mouse in Your House Rodents are normally active at night, and generally avoid humans. If you have rodents,unless the infestation is large,you may never see one. 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Brochure:_.tnforr sobre los hanta, • When you begin cleaning, it is important that you , stir up dust by HPS__Prevention sweeping or vacuuming up droppings, urine, or nesting materials. Wear Hantavirus_prey rubber, latex, vinyl, or nitrile gloves when cleaning urine and droppings. materials Spray the urine and droppings with a disinfectant or a ' etf� F Rodent carriers let soak 5 minutes. The recommended concentration of How is rus bleach solution is 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Use a paper towel to How is HPS trar pick up the urine and droppings, and dispose of the waste in the ...................................... garbage. After the rodent droppings and urine have been removed, disinfect items that might have been contaminated by rodents or their Gantact Info urine and droppings. Hantavirus Hotline: 877-232-3322 Mop floors and clean countertops with disinfectant or bleach solution. 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Mop floors or spray dirt floors with a disinfectant or mixture of bleach and water. Clean countertops, cabinets, and drawers with a disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water. Clean up heavy rodent infestation Special precautions should be used for cleaning homes or buildings with • heavy rodent infestation. Also, workers who are either hired specifically to perform a clean-up or asked to do so as part of their work activities should receive specific training about hantavirus from a health agency. The special precautions may also apply to vacant dwellings that have attracted large numbers of rodents and to dwellings and other structures that have been occupied by persons with confirmed hantavirus infection. Persons involved in the clean-up should wear coveralls (disposable, if possible); rubber boots or disposable shoe covers; rubber, latex, vinyl, or nitrite gloves; protective goggles; and an appropriate respiratory protection device, such as a half-mask air-purifying (or negative- pressure) respirator with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)filter or a powered air-purifying respirator(PAPR)with HEPA filters. Personal protective gear should be decontaminated upon removal at the end of the day. All potentially infective waste material (including respirator filters)from clean-up operations that cannot be burned or deep buried on site should be double bagged in appropriate plastic bags. The bagged material should then be labeled as infectious (if it is to be transported)and disposed of in accordance with local requirements for infectious waste. Clean up rodent food sources and nesting sites • Prevent contact with rodents by cleaning up your home, workplace, or campsite. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hanta/hps_stc/stc_clean.htm 11/18/2005 General:Prevention: Clean Up! I CDC Hantaviruses Page 3 of 3 Eliminate possible rodent food sources. Keep food in thick plastic or metal containers with tight lids. Clean up spilled food right away and • wash dishes and cooking utensils soon after use. Always put pet food away after use and do not leave pet-food or water bowls out overnight. Use a thick plastic or metal garbage can with a tight lid. Keep compost bins 100 feet or more from the house. Keep grains and animal feed in thick plastic or metal containers with tight lids. In the evening, uneaten animal feed should be returned to containers with lids. If storing trash and food waste inside the home, do so in rodent-proof containers, and frequently clean the containers with soap and water. Dispose of trash and garbage on a frequent and regular basis, and pick up or eliminate clutter. Eliminate possible nesting sites outside the home. Elevate hay, woodpiles, and garbage cans at least 1 foot off the ground. Move woodpiles 100 feet or more from the house. Get rid of old trucks, cars, and old tires that mice and rats could use as homes. Keep grass and shrubbery within 100 feet of the home well trimmed. 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If you are attempting • How is HPS to deal with such an infestation,it is recommended that you contact the Transmitted? responsible local, state,or federal public health agency for guidance. • Who Is at Risk H Getting The special precautions may also apply to vacant dwellings that have attracted HPS? P P Y PP Y g • What are the numbers of rodents while unoccupied and to dwellings and other structures that Symptoms of have been occupied by persons with confirmed hantavirus infection. HPS? How Do I Workers who are either hired specifically to perform the clean-up or asked to Prevent HPS? do so as part of their work activities should receive a thorough orientation from Seal Up! Trap the responsible health agency about hantavirus transmission and should be Up! Clean trained to perform the required activities safely. • Preventing Hantavirus, Precautions To Be Used:. Indoors and . Persons involved in the clean-up should wear coveralls(disposable, if Outdoors possible),rubber boots or disposable shoe covers,rubber or plastic Common gloves protective goggles, and an appropriate respiratory protectionSigns of device, such as a half-mask air-purifying(or negative-pressure)respirator Rodent with a high-efficiency particulate air(HEPA) filter or a powered air- Infestation purifying respirator(PAPR)with HEPA filters. Cleaninq_ up Note The HEPA classification recently has been discontinued. Please nfes Heavations read "Update On the Nomenclature and Use of Respirators as a Precautions Precaution for Hantavirus Infection, February, 1999' for details. for Workers Personal protective gear should be decontaminated upon removal at the • Respirator end of the day. If the coveralls are not disposable, they should be Update laundered on site. If no laundry facilities are available,the coveralls Precautions should be immersed in liquid disinfectant until they can be washed. for All potentially infective waste material (including respirator filters)from Campers clean-up operations that cannot be burned or deep buried on site should and P P P !, Hikers be double bagged in appropriate plastic bags. The bagged material should • Treatinq then be labeled as infectious(if it is to be transported) and disposed of in Hantavirus accordance with local requirements for infectious waste. . Pulmonary . Workers who develop symptoms suggestive of HPS within 45 days of the Syndrome last potential exposure should immediately seek medical attention. The • Technical physician should contact local health authorities promptly if hantavirus- Infnrmatinn http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hanta/hps/noframes/prevent4.htm 11/18/2005 General: Prevention: Heavy Infestations I CDC Hantaviruses Page 2 of 2 • State Contacts associated illness is suspected.A blood sample should be obtained and • Case Information forwarded through the state health department to CDC for hantavirus antibody testing. Teaching • Materials • Research and Resources All About Hantaviruses Home I General Information I Technical Information I Contact Us • Hantavirus in South and Central CDC Home I Search I Health Topics A-Z America I • Previous Feature This page last reviewed Thursday,June 10,2004 Articles Archive • Glossary_ of Terms Special Pathogens Branch Division of Viral andThursday,July 8,2004br>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S.Department of Health and Human Services Go To... • Special Pathogens Branch Web Page • NCID Home • CDC Home • • http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hanta/hps/noframes/prevent4.htm 11/18/2005 • Who Let the Dogs Out? Off Leash Dog Parks • i League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust 145 University Avenue West,St Paul,MN 55103-2044 • (281-2811200 • (850)281-1122 Fax:(651j 281-1298 • TDD:(t551)281-129Q www.Imne.org WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? — OFF LEASH DOG PARKS By Edward Lucz,LMCIT Loss Control Consultant WHAT ARE DOG PARKS? The term"dog park"is generally used where the purpose and design of the park is such as to invite dogs,often in an unleashed environment. Some dog parks require membership or charge fees; others are free and open to the public. In general,private parks tend to be those that require fees to assist in the costs of operating the park. WHY HAVE DOG PARKS? Dogs are popular and people want a safe place to socialize and exercise their dogs. Off-leash parks offer substantial benefits as a way for dog and owner to get exercise and meet new friends. Dog parks are relatively inexpensive to maintain,have no significant history of claims,and have generally been thought to be successful where they have been created. WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF A DOG PARK? Dog parks vary in size and amenities,but the following represent some things to consider. • Should you enclose your dog park?Consideration should be given to manmade or natural barriers to encourage the dogs to stay within the designated area. Small areas in busy neighborhoods may necessitate a fence around the park with a gated access. Larger areas may allow for natural buffer zones.Nearby property owners and traffic should be considered to determine what level of barrier might be necessary. Should specific rules be developed and posted?Rules should be posted at the entrance to the dog park. Indicate the purpose of the park,the hours of operation,and a phone number to report problems and emergencies. General rules include picking up feces, keeping control of aggressive dogs,and leash requirements if any. Off-leash parks should emphasize that dogs kept on leashes within the off-leash boundary will cause tension and should be avoided. Cities should require that dogs be licensed and vaccinated to be allowed in the dog park. Children should be supervised while in the dog park because playing dogs can run into children and running children may trigger the dog's instinct to chase prey. Any special information about the use of the dog park should be displayed at the entrance. Should trash containers be provided? It may take some time to cultivate good habits, particularly for picking up feces. By providing containers and even bags, if possible, compliance will improve. Dog owners must be reminded that good stewardship will ensure the continued availability of the facility. • This material is provided as general information and is not a substitute for legal advice. Consult your attorney for advice concerning specific situations. Parks&Rec Track 2006 Off Leash Dog Parks-3 How much parking should be provided?Adequate parking will be necessary to prevent clogging streets or the parking lots of others with dog park patrons. Some cities have found that use of the park greatly exceeded their original estimates; extra parking had to be added. The location of parking should minimize any detours from the most direct route into the park. In general it is a good idea to require the use of a leash in parking areas until entering the off-leash area. Parking leading to a gated entrance provides an opportunity for placing advisory signs that are hard to miss. Should the park have a source of water? Dogs drink plenty of water during play, and some dogs enjoy swimming. Therefore natural ponds or streams may be desirable. On the other hand, if there is mud around, a dog will find it. Some owners prefer to avoid this problem. Owners should be encouraged to bring plenty of water with them if none exists at the park. How should the park be designed? Some parks are specifically designed for smaller dogs. Larger dogs do not usually attack small dogs,but small dogs may be injured engaging in play with much larger dogs. In most cases, dogs properly supervised will socialize easily in the neutral turf of an off leash exercise area. Are there any maintenance considerations?Primary maintenance issues include trash removal, snow removal, grass cutting, and wear and tear to walkways. Parks with enough area can fence off portions to allow for vegetation to reestablish itself in over-worn areas. Wood mulch may be applied to walkways to reduce erosion and improve traction. Are there other items to consider? Some parks have bulletin boards to provide feedback • on park use and to report problems. Many parks also have picnic tables,benches, and park shelters for shade and protection from the elements. CONCLUSION Off leash areas, or dog parks, provide great benefits to dog owners. Current statistics indicate almost one in four people own a dog. Dogs and their owners are happiest and healthiest when they have opportunities for exercise and meeting others. Dog parks have not proven to be a significant liability risk or source of complaints by the public. Following are some web sites where you can find dog parks or information about dog parks. These sites allow you to search for dog parks in any state. http://animal.discoveKy.com/features/dogpark/map/states/MN.html http://www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/ These sites provide information about dog parks. http://www.dogplgy.com/Activities/dogpark.html http://www.dogromp.or /hg omepage_asp http://www.thebark.com/communily/advocacy dogParks/dogParks.html This material is provided as general information and is not a substitute for legal advice. • Consult your attorney for advice concerning specific situations. -2- Parks&Rec Track 2006 Off Leash Dog Parks-4 Home Ask Saint Paul Contact Search Site Map Saint paulParkS and Recreation Parks and Recreation Back to parks I Park Rules (Safe ,Securi &Eti ette 651-266-6400 tY. q�L_1 lQ 1 Parks&Recreation Rules and Regulations Residents Business leisure Guide to Arlington/Arkwright Off-Leash Parks&Rec Dog Area Activities "Adopt"A Park Administration PARK HOURS:Sunrise to Athletics 9:00 PM Aquatics Arlington/Arkwright Off- Leash Dog Area,commonly Como Zoo/Cons. referred to as an OLDA, is _ Community Education located on the corner of Construction Projects Arlington and Arkwright.The . %,. --• park is bounded by Arlington Environmental Programs Avenue on the north, Events Arkwright Street on the west, Clark Street on the south and Forestry/Trees Desoto Street on the east(map). Approximately 4.5 acres,this long rectangle Golf of park land includes wooded trails,open space and a large bowl-shaped slope. • Harriet Island Nestled in a residential neighborhood,this park offers people and pets an opportunity to engage in social interaction and play.This park is supported in Japanese Garden part by maintenance and financial contributions from Responsible Owners of Job/Intern/Volunteer Mannerly Pets (ROMP)of Ramsey County. Memorial&Gift Programs Music&Arts National Great River Park PARK FEATURES Parks Park Partners People with Disabilities Parking: Recreation Centers Arlington/Arkwright offers parking for visitors with a lot located on the NW corner of Arlington/Arkwright. Rental and Permits Rules and Regulations Entrances: Senior Citizens The park, which is completely enclosed offers 5 entrance areas.The main Trails Map(POF) and secondary entrances are at the northern most end of the OLDA adjacent to the west and east sides of the tennis court.These entrances Winter Activities are closest to the parking lot.There are 2 entrances along Arkwright Street Contact Us -one near the northern end and the other near the southern end.The final entrance is at the SE corner of the park located at Clark Street. Each Maps entrance has a swing gate which needs to be closed upon entering and Documents exiting. Official Publications Wooded trails: Other Government Sites Ramsey County Wooded trails line the park and are covered with wood chips to provide a stable walking surface.The wood chips prevent the build-up of mud during State of Minnesota wet periods and creates a safer trail experience. Walking is ENCOURAGED • United States because it adds to the health benefits of the park, and minimizes congregating animals. Parks&Rec Track 2006 Off Leash Dog Parks-5 Open Space: A popular feature to the park is vast open space at the park's northern entrance.This has become the "commons"area of the park. Handlers can toss balls,frisbees and other toys while their pets race along the open space chasing down their toys. This area is also covered with wood chips. If your dog tends to be possessive of it's own toys, do not bring them from home. Use the"community toys"that are found at the park. Benches and tables: The"commons" area has 2 picnic tables,a bleacher style bench and several lawn chairs.The tables have been provided by Parks and Recreation and the chairs and bench have been provided by OLDA visitors. This allows users to sit in the shade, or visit with other park users. Food in the park is not allowed because it can trigger aggressive behaviors between dogs. Water: Running water is not available at the park. Users are responsible to supply water for their animals. ROMP encourages visitors to bring milk jugs full of water each time they visit to share with others. Back to top Off-Leash Dog Area: Park Rules Please read and understand all dog park rules before using the dog park. For questions,please contact Eric Thompson via email at eric.thompson@d.stpaul.mn.us or by phone at 651-632-2415. 1. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control at all times. 2.Clean up and dispose of feces left by your dog. Owners must possess a device for removal of feces. 3. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated. 4. No aggressive dogs allowed. If your dog becomes unruly or plays rough, leash it and leave immediately. S. Female dogs In heat and dogs under the age of four months are prohibited. 6. Use at your own risk.Owners are responsible and liable for the actions and behavior of their dogs at all times. 7. Users are limited to three dogs per visit. S. It is recommended that children be supervised by a parent or guardian. 9. Keep your dog within the designated Off-Leash Dog Area boundaries. 10.All other city park rules apply. Back to top SAFETY TIPS AND ETIQUETTE 1. Make your first visit without your dog to familiarize yourself with the site (parking, access gates,etc). Make your initial doggie visit at a time that is not • Parks&Rec Track 2006 Off Leash Dog Parks-6 as busy. Daytime hours during the week and late afternoons on the weekend are generally quiet times at the dog park. 2. Remember that many dogs who visit the dog park are NOT socialized to children. Keep children close and allow NO running,screaming or food. Do not allow your children to approach a dog without permission from the dog's handler. 3. Know your dogl Not all dogs are good candidates for off-leash dog parks. If your dog has not had regular interaction with other dogs, it may lack the necessary social skills to make your visit safe and enjoyable.Check for training schools that offer remedial socialization classes for adult dogs or for trainers who will work with you at the off-leash dog park.Socialize young puppies(8- 16 weeks of age)at a puppy kindergarten class, not at the dog park. 4. Let your dog off-leash as soon as you arrive within the boundaries of the park Mixing leashed and unleashed dogs commonly causes problems. Leashed dogs often feet threatened by the free dogs and will display provocative body language and defensive behavior. If you are uncomfortable about letting your dog off-leash,DO NOT visit the off-leash park. 5. Keep walkingi walking, rather than sitting or standing will help minimize defensive and territorial behaviors.This means that your dog is more likely to pass another dog with a friendly sniff instead of a stare down. 6. Be aware that dogs have different play styles,temperaments and physical abilities. Many dogs love rambunctious play, but some dogs suffer from injuries and some are more timid and aloof.Always respect the wishes of the handier and be prepared to move to another area of the park if your dog is too rambunctious. Leash up and leave if your dog is acting in and aggressive manner. 7. Pick up poop-always,everywhere!Thousands of dogs visit the off- leash dog park every month, and we want to keep it clean. Nobody likes to look at or step in, dog poop. Plastic bags, supplied by visitors who bring recycled bags from home, are generally available in on-site storage boxes. S. Keep the area safe and dean. Remove extra water jugs. Pick up trash, cigarette butts and orphan poops. Don't allow your dog to dig holes, which can cause injuries to unsuspecting people and dogs. Leave the site in better condition than you found it. Small actions, multiplied by thousands of visitors, are what keep our off-leash dog areas a success. Back to top PARK SECURITY Call Parkwatch 651-646-3535 1. For help in resolving conflicts or potential conflicts occurring on park property. 2.To report vandalism or other crimes occurring on park property.Call 911 in an emergency. 3. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR! 4. Saint Paul Animal Control: 651-645-3953 Back to top Back to parks I Park Rules I Safety,Security.&Etiquette I Man I Parks&Recreation Rules and Regulations ions • what's New? Search Site Index Policies&Practices Contact Us Home Parks&Rec Track 2006 Off Leash Dog Parks-7 Tom Moore From: James Lehnhoff nt: Thursday,April 13, 2006 8:16 AM Tom Moore Subject: RE:web We could do this in a very low-tech sort of way. We could simply create a page and have people send their ideas via email. Like the other email addresses on the site, this would open up an email on the users computer and they would write it like another email and press send. However, I think Bill is talking about setting up a form; unfortunately, I don't think we currently have the technological capability to have someone fill out a form online. A form would be where a person sees whatever questions you have, puts in their contact information, fills out on this information on the website, hits "submit", and then the information is automatically emailed to wherever we want it to go. Basically, we can do some form of what he is talking about. If we use an existing email address, it would be a pretty quick setup, maybe a couple hours, if even that long. Let me know if you guys want to move forward, and I can do a bit more research. All I would need from you guys is what you want the page to say and where the information should go. James James Lehnhoff Planner, City of Arden Hills Recycling Coordinator t45 West Highway 96 den Hills, MN 55112 rect: (651) 634-5134 Fax: (651) 634-5137 james.lehnhoff@ci.arden-hills.mn.us http://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us -----Original Message----- From: Tom Moore Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 8:13 PM To: James Lehnhoff Subject: FW: web Is this possible? How much time/effort to set up? Thomas J. Moore Operations and Maintenance Director City of Arden Hills Phone: 651 634-5133 Fax 651-634-5137 Website: www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us -----Original Message----- From: Bill Henry [mailto:wfhenry@comcast.net) Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 10:22 AM To: Tom Moore Subject: web em -- at the next PTRC meeting, I'd like to talk about how the PTRC ght use the AH website to build a continuing dialogue about parks and trails with citizens. At this point, I'm thinking of a button on the website that would open to an e-mail posting so people could send 1 us their ideas. We'd ask for names and addresses -- messages could go to me or you or someone else. We could put a note in the newsletter about the availability of the site, and probably craft a question or two for people to respond to. Can you ask the web wizards at City Hall about this so we can talk , about it at the March meeting? Thanks. Bill a • 2