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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 18, 20135 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> does not support the transit sales tax because it does not benefit the City <br />of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> agreed noting he will only support this if a light rail project is <br />proposed for the 35W corridor. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> explained the reason this issue is being discussed is due to the request of the <br />regional mayors. He is not interested in signing off on this unless there is full Council support. <br />He indicated he will <br /> <br /> <br />E.PTRC Goals and Work Plan <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson <br /> indicated the PTRC has been working on a presentation <br />for this evening that addressed their goals and work plan for 2013. <br /> <br />PTRC <br />serving on the PTRC liked Arden Hills along with nature and the beauty of the City. The ongoing <br />or as needed goals re as follows: <br /> <br /> <br />Recommend actions that advance the vision for parks, trails and recreation. <br /> <br />Assist in identifying ongoing parks and trails maintenance/improvement priorities. <br /> <br />Recommend and review grant opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships for parks and <br />trails. <br /> <br />Assist, advise and monitor plans for parks, trails and recreation within TCAAP at the <br />appropriate time. <br /> <br />Continue to work with Ramsey County on mutually beneficial trail/park projects and <br />activities. <br /> <br />Monitor potential road improvements to encourage inclusion of pedestrian friendly <br />infrastructure whenever possible. <br /> <br />Look to enhance/add recreational opportunities in our parks. <br /> <br />Recommend future enhancements for the five-year Capital Improvement Program each <br />year. <br /> <br />Sponsor and organize community events such as clean up day and buckthorn removal <br />day(s). <br /> <br />Prepare monthly articles that the Committee would like to see highlighted in the City <br />newsletter. <br /> <br />PTRC <br />noted the PTRC was interested in having meetings this summer at <br />area parks which will assist in gaining feedback from residents. The group is also interested in <br />completing a survey of park needs this year. The survey results will further assist in guiding the <br />PTRC. The PTRC has assigned the following priorities for their 2013 work plan: <br /> <br /> <br />Trail Development proposed trail segment map and priority listing included for Council <br />review. <br /> <br />Freeway Park Enhancement map of proposed improvements included for Council <br />review. <br /> <br />New Picnic Shelter at Hazelnut Park. <br />