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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-1991 PTRC Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AGENDA • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1991, 7 : 30 P.M. CITY HALL 1. Call to Order and Roll Call. 2 . Welcome New and Old Members. 3 . Oath of Office (members not present at the Jan. meeting) . 4 . Approval of Jan. 22 , 1991 Minutes. 5. Review of 1991 Ingerson Park Proposed Improvements: Picnic Shelter Tennis Court Western Entrance to Park 6. Council Report. 7 . 1991 Park Development. 8 . Review Trail Development. • 9 . Program Report. 10. Misc. /New Business. 11. Adjourn. PLEASE CALL CITY HALL, 633-5676, IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THIS MEETING • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 26, 1991 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Arden Hills Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7: 35 P.M. by Chairman David Sand. Roll Call Present: Chairman David Sand, David Moberg, Mark Labine, Mark Magers, and Megan Ricke. Absent Keith Enrooth, Don Messerly, Carol Johnson, Mary Gillies, Pattie Green, and Alan Mongtomery. Also Present Mayor Tom Sather, Councilmember Nancy Hansen and Parks Director John Buckley. MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of the January 22 meeting were approved as mailed. Ingerson Park Ingerson Park residents present included Improvements Harold Alexander, Marie Canfield, Mary Flor, Janet Folsom, Mary Lou Keran, Keith Wilson and Jocey Wilson. Chair Sand stated that discussion of the 1991 Ingerson proposed • improvements will take place and warmly welcomed the residents. Proposed improvements include: Picnic shelter - $4, 000 Single Tennis Court - $15, 000 Discuss west park access Sand stated that money for these improvements will come from the Park Fund. Revenue for this fund comes from park dedications and charitable gambling contributions. The Park Fund presently has a balance of $516, 430.75. Sand asked Park Director Buckley to review the improvements with the residents. Buckley briefly reviewed some of the history and goals of the park system; - park philosophy and goals were to secure and develop a park in each of the neighborhoods in the City. - Parks would be developed to provide "active" play areas (ballfields, play equipment, tennis and basketball courts and skating) . Natural passive areas would also be preserved in each of the park areas. - Buckley displayed the Ingerson Park master plan and explained where the shelter and tennis court would be constructed in the park. After the presentation, Buckley asked for citizen response. Page 2 February 26, 1991 Park Minutes H. Alexander was satisfied with the present and proposed development of the park. He and his grandchildren use the park. K. Wilson lived on the park for years and has enjoyed the openness of the park. He has observed over the years park useage by children and adults. "It has the best sliding hill around. " M. Flor observed the park being used a lot by children sliding and playing on play structures. The basketball court is used by young adults. Adults spend their lunch time in the park. She did not like the satelite outside her kitchen window in the parking lot. (Satelite was placed in park during summer playgrounds time) . J. Folsom walks frequently in the park. It is ok for people to "cut through" their property to get to the park. She would like a tennis court in the park. The residents did not object to the picnic shelter or tennis court. Buckley stated that there is no immediate solution to a western park access. A strong response from the neighborhood would help indicate the necessity for securing an additional entrance. OATH David Moberg completed his Oath of Office. • COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Hansen reported: - Council will be doing some road improvements and seal coating this Spring. - A street assessment policy is being prepared to help finance these improvements. - Council and Dept. heads participated in a goal setting session. The outcome was to improve personnel policy system, work on equality in wages and study and resolve the water loss problem. - The Co. Rd. D/Cleveland intersection is scheduled for upgrading this summer. Mayor Sather reported: - Council is concerned about the image and knowledge citizens have regarding the City. - Council and staff will be exploring more effective ways of telling the "Arden Hills Story" . - Council is considering changes and improvements in the • popular Town Crier. Page Three, Feb. 26, 1991 Park Minutes - Gateways to the City can be improved with flowers and attractive signing. 1991 PARK Buckley state that most of the proposed park and DEVELOPMENT trail developments will have to be contracted out this summer. He stressed the importance of taking advantage of a slow construction forecast by early preparation of specifications for bid, advertising for bids early and awarding bids for early construction. Buckley reviewed the proposed trail development at Cummings, Floral, Hazelnut and Chatham Parks with the committee. Buckley recommended that the committee present the entire park and trail development to the Council for consideration. Priorities should be considered for the trail proposal. Chair Sand calculated the estimated cost of park perimeter trails (red) would cost approximately $51,488 . Park intra trails (blue) would cost approximately $22 , 176. Connector trails (maroon) would cost approximately $41, 652 . Labine moved, seconded by Ricke that Council request engineers to prepare specifications for all the trails marked in red and blue. Engineers advertise for bids for the trails with option to drop • or add construction when cost is determined. Motion carried. Labine moved, seconded by Ricke that Council request engineers to prepare specifications and bids for Cummings Park, color coating tennis/hard court $3 , 000 Floral Park it " tennis court 1, 000 It " overlay & color coat hard court 1,800 Sampson Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Freeway Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Valentine Park overlay hard court 1, 500 Ingerson Park tennis court 15, 000 $31, 300 $500 added with $2 , 000 for benchs for trash container for the trails. MISC. BUS. Buckley informed the committee that Arbor Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 to coincide with Spring Clean-up Day. Youth and adult groups will be contacted for participation. Gateway Flowers is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 . Planning a big celebration for planting the gateway flowers and County Road 40 E flowers. Seeking volunteers to plant and weed gateway beds. R Page 4, February 26, 1991 Park Minutes �. Megan Ricke's father, M.C. Korthose, is director of White Bear School Community Services and Recreation Dept. White Bear schools organized and incorporated a community foundation for fund raising purposes. This information is enclosed for committee review. Chair Sand informed the members of the Ramsey County Trails Advocacy Network meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 1991, at 7 : 00 PM, at the Phalen Golf Course Club house. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9: 55 PM. attachments CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 22 , 1991 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Arden Hills Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 : 35 P.M. by Chairman David Sand. Roll Call Present: Chairman David Sand, Mary Gillies, Pattie Green, Mark Magers, Alan Montgomery, Megan Ricke. Absent Keith Enrooth, Don Messerly, Carol Johnson and David Moberg. Also Present Mayor Tom Sather, Program Supervisor Cindy Severtson, Parks Director John Buckley, and guest Mark Labine. MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of the November 27 meeting were approved as mailed. David Sand stated that he has served as committee chairman for the past four years and would be willing to step down if other members were interested in the Chair. There was no expression of interest in the Chair. COMMITTEE GOALS: Committee members were asked to introduce themselves, tell where they live and work. • They were also asked to tell their motivation for serving on the committee and share any short term or long term goals they would like the Parks Dept. to accomplish. OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Sather gave the oaths of office to the members. COUNCIL REPORT: Mayor Sather expressed some goals and direction he would like the committee to consider in 1991. - Committee structure (Parks & Rec. , Finance, Public Works, Human Rights, Planning) have traditionally been an avenue for citizen participation in local government by providing recommendations to the Council. Creative ways of keeping the committees focused and productive should be explored. - Community survey should be reviewed to identify citizen interest, recommendations, concerns, changes, etc. - Research and recommend a five year capital expenditure program for the Parks Dept. - Program services and recreational needs for all people. • - Create mass participation activities for City. Think big - don't hesitate to ask for anything. • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS • PARK DEPARTMENT - 1991 TRAIL DEVELOPMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------- • Trail ----------------Length/Trail----Approx_ Cost CUNNINGS PARK ✓ Around perimeter of park 2416 ' �_$19 , 328 , .- Cul-de-sac to picnic shelter 350' 2 , 800 , ,,,,-Warming house to picnic shelter 370 ' 2 , 9601 W,110_ TRAIL SYSTEM -'�>'r+ �'✓Gs n ,,-' Lexington to top of hill 768 ' 6, 144 ,,,, Lower ridge along Lexington 415 ' 3 , 320 ►�^�`+% ✓ Upper suicide hill 490 ' 3 , 920 ! ^� ✓ Cummings Park to Fernwood tower 692 ' 5, 536 �• Water tower Rd. to Hamline 1834 ' 14 , 672 / FLORAL PARK Trail around ball field 1110 ' 19 , 280 8 , 880 Trail around picnic/play area 1160 ' ✓ Under power line to Norma path 504 ' 4 , 032 1 ^C ., Royal Dr. to ball field 443 ' 3 , 544 ] 6&� TRAIL SYSTEM ,/ Hamline to Floral ball field 995 ' 7 , 960 HAZELNUT PARK ,/ Around perimeter/athletic area 1750 ' s4.-, 14 , 000 ✓ Arden Trail to top of drive to G hockey rink 435 ' 3 , 480� ✓Arden Trail to hockey rink 300 ' 2 , 400 - CHATHAM AREA Walking bridge to Valentine Hills School 370 ' 2 , 960 GRAND TOTAL $115, 216 JTB:mah _ ­2 2 97b 11/13/9 0 -- N F =NGERSON PARK NE =GHBORHOOD The Arden Hi 1 1 s Parks & ' Rec _ Cc xmmi C wee wi11 di scuss ,-, a 7 ,-r,p r o m_o =ngerson Park a t their 2 6 me e t zn a t 7 - 3 O PM a t =m.provemen i s Co be considered are = P I CN= C SHELTER TENN= S COURT < sing 1 e • WESTERN ENTRANCE TO PARK The C ommi C t e e welcomes acid erico-urages =ngerson res icl.eT-1 t o attend Ch z s me e t zng t o participaCe in the discussion _ = f you can ' t a-t -r- ernd please ca11 .Jo��n B �: cvley 633 - 5676 , Co cd. iscuss your ideas grid concerns _ r 1� 1 RAMSEY COUNTY • � PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015 N.Van Dyke Street Telephone(612)777.1707 wWser courrry Maplewood,Minnesota 55109.3796 Fax(612)777-6519 Gregory A.Mack,Director P A R R S A N D R E C R E A T I O N C O M M I S S I' O N TO: Ramsey County Trails Advocacy Network FROM: Bill Frank O� � Ramsey County Parks and' Recreation Commission Member DATE: February 20 , 1991 SUBJECT: Meeting -- "Moving Toward a Ramsey County Comprehensive Trails Plan" MEETING DATE: j+uesday, March 19, 1991 • TIME: 7 :00 p.m. PLACE: Phalen Golf Course Clubhouse (Turn east off Highway 61 onto Wheelock Parkway. Park entrance is first left; clubhouse is near end of park road. ) This meeting is cosponsored by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission, St. Paul Parks and Recreation Commission, and Friends of the St . Paul and Ramsey County Parks . Please call Ms . Cheryl M• ran at Ramsey County ( 777-1707 ) by March 1 o con irm your attendance . we encourage participation from e communi y or group represented on the trail advocacy network . Participation by municipal parks and recreation and public works department staff would be extremely helpful . If you know of others who could contribute in this effort, feel free to invite them. WCF/clm Attachment • . RAMSEY COUNTY TRAILS ADVOCACY NETWORK "MOVING TOWARD A RAMSEY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE TRAILS PLAN" AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1991, 7: 00 P.M. PHALEN GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE 1 ) INTRODUCTIONS 2 ) ESTABLISHING A COMMON LANGUAGE/STANDARDS FOR TRAILS ( SEE ATTACHED GLOSSARY) GREG PATES , MN/DOT, BICYCLE PLANNING UNIT 3 ) DISCUSSION: TRAILS INVENTORY AND WHAT IS PLANNED GREG MACK WILL LEAD DISCUSSION • 4 ) SHORT SUMMARIES ( 10 MINUTES EACH) ON: o BICYCLE ' TRAILS' DIRECTIONS/PRIORITIES JIM DUSTRUDE, MN/DOT, STATE BICYCLE COORDINATOR o TRAILS REQUIREMENTS FOR ' IN-LINE' SKATING JOHN UBAN, DAHLGREN-SHARDLOW-UBAN ASSOCIATES o SAFETY ISSUES FOR 'MULTI-USE' TRAILS CYNTHIA MCARTHUR OR BILL FRANK o COSTS OF BUILDING TRAILS/BIKE LANES ( HANDOUT AT MEETING) 5 ) DISCUSSION: "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?" L o o y E c 6 D °—u' '_ � a�i o � E o o 0 0 Cn u n >. y u 3 L ` O L V •� J n u u ai s LA 2 °' � z � o -N 3 0 � "� a 0 N � c c o c o o a� c O O u t - O v o0 ° L H 0 a� n vEn _ a C. 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Q ����nJllSl IS1 acz d L 0 °a¢ 3 cr , Z C/) O E c m w _ r E m CD a 0 Lf' w °C J Ucs (^ Cam L y { } E m E E y� 'ir 1L ' L. S 3 t e E ,�0 CC m CI Y cL E m v o `m 7 E �c co ' a m y Li c m = e C C7 E Y Z vi—C e VZ Ya O m L CC a m a a CC CL - o m _ c J ~ C OO J J WLLJ u _ cc m m O cc Q O m Mw � cc w 'a U cr c H w e CD'c w in 'E e E Y Y _ v' m Y E� 0 c co o a E Y y m o A AGENDA PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE-MEETING CITY OF ARDEN HILL TUESDAY, JAN. 22, 1991 7:30 P.M. • CITY HALL 1 . Call to order and roll call 2. Welcome new and old members 3. Oath of Office 4. Approval of Nov. 27, 1990 Minutes 5. 1991 Committee Goals 6. Council Report 7. 1991 Park Development 8. Review Trail Development 9. Program Report 10. Miscellaneous/New Business 11. Adjournment • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 22 , 1991 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Arden Hills Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 : 35 P.M. by Chairman David Sand. Roll Call Present: Chairman David Sand, Mary Gillies, Pattie Green, Mark Magers, Alan Montgomery, Megan Ricke. Absent Keith Enrooth, Don Messerly, Carol Johnson and David Moberg. Also Present Mayor Tom Sather, Program Supervisor Cindy Severtson, Parks Director John Buckley, and guest Mark Labine. MINUTE APPROVAL Minutes of the November 27 meeting were approved as mailed. David Sand stated that he has served as committee chairman for the past four years and would be willing to step down if other members were interested in the Chair. There was no expression of interest in the Chair. COMMITTEE GOALS: Committee members were asked to introduce themselves, tell where they live and work. • They were also asked to tell their motivation for serving on the committee and share any short term or long term goals they would like the Parks Dept. to accomplish. OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Sather gave the oaths of office to the members. COUNCIL REPORT: Mayor Sather expressed some goals and direction he would like the committee to consider in 1991. - Committee structure (Parks & Rec. , Finance, Public Works, Human Rights, Planning) have traditionally been an avenue for citizen participation in local government by providing recommendations to the Council. Creative ways of keeping the committees focused and productive should be explored. - Community survey should be reviewed to identify citizen interest, recommendations, concerns, changes, etc. - Research and recommend a five year capital expenditure program for the Parks Dept. - Program services and recreational needs for all people. - Create mass participation activities for City. Think big - don't hesitate to ask for anything. t Page 2 January 22 , 1991 Park Minutes 1991 PARK & TRAIL Buckley reviewed the 1991 proposed park and DEVELOPMENT trail development. A large majority of the development will be contract projects for asphalt companies. The economy indicates that this will be a lean spring for contractors. Early bid projects could attract variable bids. Schedule: - Submit 1991 development recommendation to Council - late February or early March - Prepare specifications - advertise for bids in March - Start construction in April or May The committee reviewed the trail development listing estimated cost proposed trail development. It would cost approximately $115, 216 if all the listed trails were asphalted. Committee asked Buckley to provide individual master plans for Cummings, Floral, Hazelnut and Chatham Parks. Prepare an overlay of proposed trails to see if they would connect to Ramsey County short and long range trail development. Committee asked for input from Ingerson neighborhood at next Park meeting to discuss tennis court construction and securing west access to Ingerson Park. • PROGRAM REPORT: Severtson reviewed the 1990 Spring, Summer and Fall programs with the committee. 18 new program activities have been offered. Some of the new afterschool activities are: magic, cartoon drawing, storytelling/dramatics, acting, ceramics, candle making, cooking, adult/senior trip. 2 ,806 individuals have registered for those activities, with $41, 730 user fees collected. Severtson mentioned that the class fees were increased by 25% for the Winter and Spring programs. There was some concern that increased fees will prevent some low income children and particularly families with multiple participants, from participating. It was suggested that a program fund be established to help subsidize lower income families. This could be advertised through the Town Crier, etc. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9: 52 PM. PARKS AND RECREATION • 1990 SPRING, SUMMER & FALL PROGRAMS l� OF PARTICIPANTS PROGRAM REGISTRATION INCOME 15 Advanced Hunter $ 225.00 76 Golf 1,596.00 6 Birdwatching Club Volunteer run 47 Tennis (Youth & Adult) 799.00 30 Jazzercise 90.00 35 Tap, Jazz & Ballet 910.00 30 Creative Dance 780.00 15 Hop N'Tots 330.00 140 Gymnastics 2,240.00 75 * Sports Hour 750.00 47 * Magic 585.00 8 * Cartoon Drawing/Shirt Painting 80.00 30 * Babysitting 750.00 15 * Creative Storytelling/Dramatics 375.00 15 * Beginning Acting/Improvisation 375.00 72 teams/1 ,080 Adult Softball 21,600.00 24 * Beginning Ball Skills 384.00 17 * Summer Ceramics 238.00 15 * Candle Making 105.00 24 Swimming 216.00 169 T-Ball 2,704.00 • 112 Youth SB 1,792.00 49 Soccer 784.00 198 Playground 1 ,980.00 239 Adventure Trips 986.00 10 * Fishing 120.00 ? * Penny Carnival 96. 79 15 Jr. Team Tennis 450.00 28 Adaptive Recreation Club Funding from Light Brigac 16 * Halloween Cookie Class 112.00 150 * Kgtn/1st Grade Day Camp 277,62 each city 76 * Adult/Senior Trips Profits to be split with Shorview at end of year 2,806 Total Participants $41,730.00 Income receive _ — J from registrations * Creative Music for Parent & Child These are * Juggling/Clowning/Mime new classes * Valentine & Easter Ceramics that will be * Vacation Special Events starting this Ice Skating Lessons winter * New classes initiated by Cindy • With instruction from the Council, registration fees have been increased. My goal is to make 25% on the majority of the classes. PARK FUND 1991 PARK DEVELOPMENT mmings Color Coat Tennis & Hard Court $ 3 , 000 Floral Color Coat Tennis Court 1 , 000 Overlay & Color Hard Court 1 , 800 Hard Court Overlay: Sampson 1, 500 Freeway 1, 500 Valentine 1, 500 In erson Picnic Shelter 4 , 000 jc..�. Tennis Court (Single) 15, 000 tt .u� ri► '� Trails Surface 25 , 000 Benches 2 , 000 TOTAL $ 56 , 300 COMMENTS Park dedication and charitable gambling proceeds are dedicated to the Park Fund. These monies can only be expended for park land acquisition, park and trail development and salaries related to �rk development . A,::count 303 "Engineer" is increased to $1, 889 in �990 Estimate and to �£,000 1991 Proposed budget to reflect increased engineering services requested from MSA. :I i"( ' yG Y2-Z G/c.( � :f i'd.! � lZv-I C/L!Z y1 7�"L.:.z� LC--�� � )`'I c�•L!z_ !/ r CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARK DEPARTMENT - 1991 TRAIL DEVELOPMENT • 7---------------------------------------------------------- Trail k '�� !f ) Length/Trail Approx. Cost ---------------------------------------------------------------- CUMMINGS PARK Around perimeter of park 2416 ' $19, 328 Cul-de-sac to picnic shelter 350' 2 , 800 Warming house to picnic shelter 370 ' 2 , 960 TRAIL SYSTEM Lexington to top of hill 768 ' 6, 144 Lower ridge along Lexington 415 ' 3 , 320 Upper suicide hill 490 ' 3 , 920 Cummings Park to Fernwood tower 692 ' 5, 536 Water tower Rd. to Hamline 1834 ' 14 , 672 FLORAL PARK Trail around ball field 1110 ' 8 , 880 Trail around picnic/play area 1160' 9 , 280 Under power line to Norma path 504 ' 4 , 032 Royal Dr. to ball field 443 ' 3 , 544 TRAIL SYSTEM • Hamline to Floral ball field 995 ' 7, 960 HAZELNUT PARK Around perimeter/athletic area 1750 ' 14, 000 Arden Trail to top of drive to hockey rink 435 ' 3 , 480 Arden Trail to hockey rink 300 ' 2400 CHATHAM AREA Walking bridge to Valentine Hills School 370 ' 2 , 960 GRAND TOTAL $115, 216 JTB:mah 11/13/90 12 PARK FUND 1991 PARK DEVELOPMENT Cummings Color Coat Tennis & Hard Court $ 3 , 000 • Floral Color Coat Tennis Court 1, 000 Overlay & Color Hard Court 1, 800 Hard Court Overlay: Sampson 11500 Freeway 1, 500 Valentine 1, 500 Ingerson Picnic Shelter 4 , 000 Tennis Court (Single) 15 , 000 Trails Surface 2 , 0 Benches 2L 0 TrasA re c ed,440-e f TOTAL $ 56 , 300 COMMENTS Park dedication and charitable gambling proceeds are dedicated to the Park Fund. These monies can only be expended for park land acquisition, park and trail development and salaries related to park development . • A,:count 303 "Engineer" is increased to $1, 889 in -990 Estimate and to $2 , 000 1991 Proposed budget to reflect increased engineering services requested from MSA. • ARDEN HILLS PARKS DEPARTMENT • PEDESTRIAN TRAILS Proposed Blacktopping Schedule The trails were divided into four categories: (1 ) section recommended for blacktopping in 1987 because of high usage and difficult terrain; (2) , (3) , and (4) suggested• priority for blacktopping in the future as/if funds are available Length Surface Arden Trail Glenpaul to Stowe 2 ,575 ' Ag Lime 2 Stowe to Co Rd E 1 , 500 ' Grass 2 Chatham Trails Connection 1 , 200' i60 ' hard 4 surface, 1, 040 grass , blocks Corridors (600' leading to Valentine School) Natural Area Pathways 8, 400' Grass To%..n House Trails Village Hall Trail 2 ; ?00 ' Grass 3 • NSP Trail 1. , 300 ' Grass Corridor 0' Grass Floral to Norma Corridor 600 ' A Lim,e _ Cummings Park to Floral Trail Cummings Park Trail 1 , 500' Grass 3 Cummings to Floral 2 , 050 ' Grass 2 Floral 2,000 ' Grass 3 Crepeau Nature Preserve Nature Trails 2, 800' Grass BREAKDOM4 BY RUNNING FOOT Phase 1 620 feet Phase 2 6, 125 feet Phase 3 15, 540 feet Phase 4 4 , 580 feet Page 2 January 22 , 1991 Park Minutes 1991 PARK & TRAIL Buckley reviewed the 1991 proposed park and DEVELOPMENT trail development. A large majority of the • development will be contract projects for asphalt companies. The economy indicates that this will be a lean spring for contractors. Early bid projects could attract variable bids. Schedule: - Submit 1991 development recommendation to Council - late February or early March - Prepare specifications - advertise for bids in March - Start construction in April or May The committee reviewed the trail development listing estimated cost proposed trail development. It would cost approximately $115, 216 if all the listed trails were asphalted . Committee asked Buckley to provide individual master plans for Cummings, Floral, Hazelnut and Chatham Parks. Prepare an overlay of proposed trails to see if they would connect to Ramsey County short and long range trail development. Committee asked for input from Ingerson neighborhood at next Park meeting to discuss tennis court construction and securing west access to Ingerson Park. PROGRAM REPORT: Severtson reviewed the 1990 Spring, Summer and • Fall programs with the committee. 18 new program activities have been offered. Some of the new afterschool activities are: magic, cartoon drawing, storytelling/dramatics, acting, ceramics, candle making, cooking, adult/senior trip. 2 , 806 individuals have registered for those activities, with $41, 730 user fees collected. Severtson mentioned that the class fees were increased by 25% for the Winter and Spring programs. There was some concern that increased fees will prevent some low income children and particularly families with multiple participants, from participating. It was suggested that a program fund be established to help subsidize lower income families. This could be advertised through the Town Crier, etc. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9 : 52 PM. •