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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2012 Page 3 Acting Chair Scott asked that Ms. Olson send an e-mail to the members who were not present so they can finalize the 2013 goals in December and January. Committee Member O’Malley suggested the committee seek input from the Arden Hills citizens on what they would like to see the PTRC working on. Acting Chair Scott questioned whether the committee do this via calling the residents, using survey monkey to create a survey or have neighborhood meetings where people could provide input. C. Other Unfinished Business Committee Member Messerly informed that progress has been made with Arden Manor. He indicated the play structure area has been cleaned as well as the shelter. Mr. Messerly reported the new manager has a committee of concerned parents that are interested in working to take care of the park. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Recreation Statistics – Spring/Summer 2012 Ms. Olson provided spring/summer recreation statistics. There were a total of 1,301 participants which is up 87 from 2011. The statistics do not include the adult softball program which has been flourishing as well. Ms. Olson reported that she has moved the dance program to the Arden Hills City Hall which was a savings to the City as well as to the participants. Committee Member Messerly questioned those classes where 0 or 1 were enrolled and was wondering if it is cost effective to run those classes. Ms. Olson indicated those are classes that Arden Hills holds in cooperation with Shoreview. She indicated they will not run a class for just one person and have an established minimum for programs, depending on the type of class, if it is a cooperative effort with another City and overall cost of the program. Ms. Holden questioned the difference between those classes indicating 0 and those showing NA. She also asked on which classes were done in cooperation with Shoreview. Ms. Olson reported that 0 meant the class was offered but did not have any enrollees and N/A indicated the class was not offered. She stated that the spring break camps and most senior activities are a joint effort with Shoreview. Ms. Holden asked that Ms. Olson highlight the classes that are joint classes and send back the results to the committee members.