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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 21, 2011 7 <br /> Committee Chairman Scott explained that the PTRC would like to highlight committee <br /> activities such as the bench donation program through the City Newsletter to inform residents and <br /> solicit input. He also suggested the Committee could write or suggest articles for the Newsletter, <br /> possibly quarterly. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that the PTRC work with local businesses to establish a <br /> bench donation program. She also suggested that they consider extending the trail to allow <br /> students access to the high school property. <br /> Councilmember Holmes commented that the PTRC should focus on bringing the Crepeau <br /> Nature Preserve back to its original intent. She also talked about the triangle shaped property that <br /> Presbyterian Homes will be donating to the City and thought that might be a good place for a <br /> garden area. - <br /> Mayor Grant commented that some of the City gardens do very well while others do not. He <br /> hoped that the PTRC would look at fixing up and replanting the less successful City garden sites. <br /> Committee Member O'Malley suggested that the PTRC take a look at all the City garden sites <br /> when they do their annual park tour. <br /> Don Messerly suggested the following as possible PTRC projects: <br /> • Garden Club <br /> • Bird Club <br /> • Rain.Gardens Education <br /> • Plant Trees on Arbor Day <br /> • Community Survey <br /> • Recognize Private Gardens in the City <br /> • Park Clean-up Days <br /> • Banners <br /> • Wild Flowers in Crepeau Park <br /> Committee Chair Scott then reviewed the final PTRC goal. <br /> GOAL 4. Review the need for trail signage along trail corridors in the City and <br /> recommend a trail signage plan. <br /> 3.13 CP Rail Mural Contest Recommendation <br /> Committee Chair Scott reported that the PTRC had decided not to proceed with the mural <br /> contest for the CP Rail railway crossing where there has been so many problems with graffiti. He <br /> explained that the committee suggested planting vines to cover the surface or possibly some type <br /> of lighting to deter graffiti. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if a different surface could be placed on the bulkhead that <br /> would deter graffiti. <br />