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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 18, 20137 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> inquired how the trail system could better serve the residents living in <br />the southeast corner of the City. She noted there are not many connections in this area of the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> wanted to be assured the trail connections run north/south as well as <br />east/west. <br /> <br />PTRC Chair Garretson <br /> commented that these are good points and need to be considered in the <br />trail plan. <br /> <br />PTRC Member Peck <br /> indicated Arden Hills is drawing younger families due to the mature <br />neighborhoods, trees and parks that are available in the City. <br /> <br />discussed the potential of completing a community survey through <br />Survey Monkey. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> noted this was done several years ago and the City only received 12 <br />responses. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> did not object to the PTRC completing a survey through Survey Monkey as this <br />was a budget-friendly alternative. He commented the dog park is something that should be further <br />investigated and discussed. He noted the dog park will increase use of the hockey rink areas in <br />the summer months. His concerns include maintenance/cleanup. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> viewed the dog park as a positive park amenity in Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> discussed the proposed layout of Freeway Park noting several parking spaces may <br />be lost to allow for the water truck to flood the rink in the winter months. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the layout of the pleasure skating rink and parking lot. Staff <br />noted the expense for the proposed improvements at Freeway Park is $66,000. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> was supportive of the improvements if budgeted in the future. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> recommended the PTRC work this summer on the proposed <br />improvements and report back to the Council in the fall. <br /> <br />asked if there are any issues the Council thought the PTRC should be <br />considering. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> encouraged the PTRC to continue speaking with the public and gaining feedback <br />on the needs of the community. He encouraged the PTRC to begin working on plans for a dog <br />park. <br /> <br />The Council thanked the PTRC for their presentation and input this evening. <br /> <br /> <br />F.Planning Commission Goals and Work Plan <br /> <br />