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is MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 15,1999
TO: Parks & Recreation Committee
FROM: Thomas J. Moore, Parks & Recreation Director (� �- l�►'�t11-�.
SUBJECT: Tuesday July 27, 1999 Agenda
Here is a brief summary of the major items listed on the July 27,1999 Agenda:
Bethel College-: The City Administrator and the Mayor will be meeting with the President of
Bethel College in the near future. The City Administrator and the Mayor are requesting clear and
specific direction from the Parks & Recreation Committee regarding the City's participation in
the Bethel College Athletic Facility project. The two main issues to be discussed and voted on
tonight are; should the City financially contribute to this project and should the City be part of
this project without any financial participation. Both of these decisions will be forwarded to City
Council as well.
• Arden Manor: The project will go out to bid this week, with the expectation of an October start
date. Staff paid a visit to Mr. Fran Husnik, the owner of Arden Manor, last week. The purpose
was to secure a financial commitment from him for all of the drainage work. His initial offer of
assistance was $10,000 out of a $50,000 package. Staff will continue to meet with Mr. Husnik in
order to increase his level of financial participation.
Summer Project Update: presented by Tom.
Vandalism in the Park: The City has experienced vandalism to the Outdoor Biffs at Hazelnut &
Valentine Parks.
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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JULY 279 1999
** 7:00 P.M. **
ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL
4364 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approve June 22, 1999 Minutes
3. Council Report
4. Bethel College Project update
5. Arden Manor update
6. Summer Project Update
a.) Playground Structure — Royal Oaks
b.) Lexington Avenue Trail re -surfacing
c.) Hazelnut Tennis/Basketball Court re -surfacing
d.) Painting of the Park Signs & Warming Houses
e.) New doors at Perry Park Warming House
7. Vandalism in the Parks
8. Recreation Program update
a.) Brochure
9. August Meeting date
10. Other business
11. Adjourn.
*** Please Call Tom: 633-5676 or Don: 633-7022 if you are unable to attend
this meeting * * *
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Parks and Recreation Committee
• Tuesday, June 22, 1999
7:00 p.m. - Arden Hills City Hall
Call to Order and Roll Call.
Chairman Don Messerly called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Those attending included Rich
Straumann, Parks and Recreation Director Tom Moore; Council liaison Lois Rem; Steve Zilmer,
Patrick Krenn, and Don Tix (three residents who have expressed interest in joining the committee);
Graham Stones from BRW; and Bethel College representative Bruce Kunkel.
2. Approve May 25, 1999 Minutes.
Rich Straumann noted the correct spelling of his name. The minutes were approved as corrected.
3. Council Report.
Lois Rem reported that Council approved purchase of the Arden Oaks Playstructure as
recommended by the Committee, including contractor installation (6/14/99). Council will be
reviewing the City Ordinances concerning Lakes, Trees, Parks (Chapter 7) at an upcoming
meeting.
4. Introduction - Michelle Olson.
Tom Moore introduced Michelle Olson who began work as Program Supervisor on May 27. He
and the Committee thanked her for her hard work and successful planning for the June 5 Day in the
Park.
• 5. Day in the Park Review.
Tom Moore reported the highest attendance yet for this event. Everyone reported hearing many
enthusiastic comments on the event. Staff and the Committee are looking forward to even better
results for next year's event.
6. Arden Oaks Play Structure Update.
Tom Moore noted that Miracle was awarded the bid. He visited the park with them today. They
plan delivery within 5-6 weeks; installation should be done in 4-5 days. He also showed the
Committee recent data on the neighborhood as plotted by the GIS program that the City
participates in through the I-35W Corridor Coalition and noted that this type of information will
provide us with invaluable information for planning improvements and programming throughout
the city.
7. Arden Manor Park Project Update.
Graham Stones presented a revised cost projection. Reducing the area for upgraded fill for green
space to approximately 1/2 acre saves approximately $15,000. Sod and seed would cost $2,500.
No trees are included in the budget. The Committee decided to send the proposal to Council,
recommending it be sent out for bid.
Round Lake Trail Extension Update.
Tom Moore reported that Council approved sending this proposal out for bid. This is being placed
on a "fast track" for completion this year, pending acquisition of necessary easements. Repairs to
the existing trail are also planned.
9. Bethel College Project Update.
Tom Moore presented a combined calendar to show Bethel's projected field times for varsity and
intramural teams. The schedule indicates lots of time available for city use. Bruce Kunkel stated
that their intramural times were flexible and could possibly be scheduled for later times if this
• would facilitate more city use of the fields. The Committee discussed that early sunset times in the
fall months would limit city use of the fields to weekends only. Based on this calendar, the
Committee felt that the limited amount of time potentially available to the city does not warrant a
commitment of city funds to this project. Bruce Kunkel stated that the College will go ahead on the
project regardless of city involvement; he also asked to be informed of future committee meetings.
The committee discussed the need to make a recommendation to Council and decided, in light of
Bethel's intention to proceed and the amount of field time apparently available for city use, that
city funds not be used for this project.
10. Budget Process.
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
11. Finalize Summer Meeting Schedule: July/August.
The next Committee meeting will be held on July 27.
12. Committee Involvement.
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
13. Recreation Program Update.
Tom Moore reported programs are up and running at Floral, Hazelnut, and Cummings parks. Four
summer staff have returned from last year, so we have a good and experienced group to work with.
14. Other Items for Discussion.
• None.
15. Set Next Meeting Agenda.
In addition to usual reports and project/program updates, there are two items carried over from this
meeting: Budget Process; Committee Involvement.
16. Adjourn.
Motion made and seconded at 8:19 p.m.
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