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Council will write a letter to the Homeowner's Association stating their position and requesting the cost of replacing the cut plants, and disposal costs of the cut plants. PARK SITE TOUR: Because of the late hour, the Commission decided to postpone the park site tour until next meeting. FORESTER'S REPORT: Forester Wriskey was available to report on activities of 1993 and activities of 1994. He answered questions regarding forestry issues and reiterated the need to prohibit random and unsupervised cutting in the parks. WILDLIFE CORRIDOR: No one from the EQC was present to present the recommendation for a wildlife corridor. Councilmember Trude provided a synopsis of the information and Forester Wriskey reported planting activities that were already going on to attract birds. CDBG FUNDING OF PARK IMP.: Director Saarion asked for recommendations of two park buildings to put improvements into with the CDBG funding that is expected. Commissioner Stevenson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Starr to improve Hillview Park and Groveland Park buildings with the CDBG funds. Motion passed, 7 ayes, 0 nayes. PROBLEMS: Director Saarion reported on the problems in the parks including dog feces, people cutting plants and vandalism. Letters were sent to persons living near parks where dog feces was so pronounced requested neighbors to comply with the clean-up of their dogs. Likewise, letters went out to homeowners near Silver View Park stating that cutting of park plants is prohibited. The bubble panel at Oakwood was broken and will be replaced as soon as the part is received. ARDAN PARK COMPOST UPDATE: Councilmember Trude reported on the actions of the Council regarding the compost facility at Ardan Park. The compost facility will continue to remain open as Ramsey County studies optional sites.