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• Park Patrol and North Suburban Schwinn employees will also provided assistance. The program will include a bike safety instructional video, obstacle course, bicycle check and bicycle helmet fitting. SUMMER PROGRAM REVIEW: Director Saarion reported updates to the Festival, MVCT production of"Annie", upcoming special events and programs. PROJECT UPDATES: 1. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - Director Saarion reported that easements were currently being prepared for the ponding area of Mounds View Square, library land and land owned by Wildwood Manor. All three owners are willing to provide the land, two on the south side without strings attached. However, MV Square will require some negotiating for the easement. Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator is working with Pastor Enterprises regarding the easement. Commissioner Long made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gunn stating recommendation from the Commission that the pond should be removed - mitigated to prevent future problems down the road such as maintenance headaches, aesthetics, water safety, etc. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioners s overs also requested staff to mail all and any information relating to the • pedestrian bridge because they want to remain informed and advocate for the pedestrian bridge. 2 COMMUNITY CENTER - The City Council continues to look into the possibilities for the Community Center looking both at revenue opportunities and service opportunities. Cost estimates are being prepared for both operation and construction/improvements. Councilmember Trude requested ideas from Commissioners regarding the Community Center. See attached report documenting Commissioners thoughts and ideas. 3. ARDEN PARK IMPROVEMENTS - Director Saarion spoke with Zack Hansen on the telephone this week for an update on the improvement schedule for the compost facility located at Arden Park. Currently Ramsey County Health Department is working on a big project regarding trash hauling - and once that has been completed will turn towards compost facility improvements. I asked whether improvements will happen yet this year and Zack replied affirmatively. 4. RANDOM PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - Has been ordered and will take approximately 4-6 weeks to arrive. It is anticipated that equipment will be installed in August. We will have a community party at Random Park once it is completed - featuring the pre-school age resident. Commissioners Gunn and Silvis requested copies of the Focus 2000 report.