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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 21, 2011 Committee Chairman Scott explained that the PTRC would like to highlight committee activities such as the bench donation program through the City Newsletter to inform residents and solicit input. He also suggested the Committee could write or suggest articles for the Newsletter, possibly quarterly. Councilmember Holden suggested that the PTRC work with local businesses to establish a bench donation program. She also suggested that they consider extending the trail to allow students access to the high school property. Councilmember Holmes commented that the PTRC should focus on bringing the Crepeau Nature Preserve back to its original intent. She also talked about the triangle shaped property that Presbyterian Homes will be donating to the City and thought that might be a good place for a garden area. Mayor Grant commented that some of the City gardens do very well while others do not. He hoped that the PTRC would look at fixing up and replanting the less successful City garden sites. Committee Member O'Malley suggested that the PTRC take a look at all the City garden sites when they do their annual park tour. Don Messerly suggested the following as possible PTRC projects: • Garden Club • Bird Club • Rain Gardens Education • Plant Trees on Arbor Day • Community Survey • Recognize Private Gardens in the City • Park Clean -up Days • Banners • Wild Flowers in Crepeau Park Committee Chair Scott then reviewed the final PTRC goal. GOAL 4. Review the need for trail signage along trail corridors in the City and recommend a trail signage plan. 3.B CP Rail Mural Contest Recommendation Committee Chair Scott reported that the PTRC had decided not to proceed with the mural contest for the CP Rail railway crossing where there has been so many problems with graffiti. He explained that the committee suggested planting vines to cover the surface or possibly some type of lighting to deter graffiti. Councilmember Holden questioned if a different surface could be placed on the bulkhead that would deter graffiti.