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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes June 19,2012 Page 3 them. She indicated that Public Works Director Maurer and Ms. Olson determine which trails need to be repaired annually. Ms. Holmes mentioned that many of the business people would like Arden Hills to have gateway signs and that the City will be placing one by the new Walgreens. If the Council likes the sign another will be placed at the triangle and at 96 and Lexington. Ms. Holmes informed that the Council also approved the resurfacing of the Floral Park tennis court and construction of the new gym at Bethel. Ms. Holmes indicated that Cub Foods is putting in a drive thru for their pharmacy. She commented that the City is spending a lot of time redesigning the website and that it will be very user friendly and up-to-date. Ms. Holmes also stated that Council approved an emergency,temporary,no-wake zone at Lake Johanna since there is a shoreline erosion problem when the water gets too high. She reported the triangle parcel is problematic in that there are 4 gas tanks buried there that will need to be removed. She indicated the PTRC should help decide on what to do with that parcel. Ms. Holmes indicated that Mr. Messerly had worked for State Farm and that they gave a donation to the City because of Mr. Messerly's volunteer work. Ms. Holmes thanked Mr. Messerly for all his volunteer work and thanked State Farm for their generosity. Ms. Holmes mentioned that the CIP includes money for a dog park and it is up to the PTRC to bring forward a recommendation to the Council with location, costs and guidelines. Council will then decide at that time if they recommend approval. B. Public Works/Park and Recreation Report Ms. Olson asked everyone to RSVP on whether they could attend the all committee picnic. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Straumann moved to adjourn, seconded by Committee Member Peck. The motion carried unanimously(10-0). The business meeting adjourned to the park tour at 5:35 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next meeting(all committee/commission barbeque)is scheduled for July 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.