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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 21, 2012 6 C. Parks Trails & Recreation Committee Goals and Work Plan The following PTRC Committee members were present at the meeting: PTRC Chair Cindy Garretson, John Peck, Phil Kramlinger, Steve Scott, Harold Petersen, Nancy O'Malley, Chuck Michaelson, and Rich Straumann. Also in attendance, PTRC candidate Jane Larson. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson indicated the PTRC members were present this evening to hold a joint meeting to discuss goals, and work plans for 2012. The Committee put together a presentation for the Council to review. PTRC Chair Cindy Garretson thanked the Council for their time this evening and reviewed the committee's purpose and mission. Committee Member O'Malley reviewed the Committee's ongoing/as needed goals. She noted the PTRC was hoping to further interact and gain input from the public; and was hoping to host a booth at"Celebrating Arden Hills." Councilmember Holden stated the park and recreation trails plan was almost 15 years old. She questioned if revisions were planned and if priorities had changed. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated the plan was a 20 year plan and the PTRC had updated that vision in 2009 within the Comprehensive Plan(2030). Mayor Grant asked what vision the PTRC had at this time, and how the PTRC was taking action from that vision. Committee Member O'Malley indicated much of the PTRC's vision was taken from the priority trail segments. The vision was also outlined in the goals. Committee Member Michelson explained much of this was dependent on the funds available to complete the trail segments and park improvements. Committee Member Peck stated the first PTRC 2012 goal is to research, review, and recommend approval of the following projects: bench implementation and placement program, trail maintenance plan, and Hazelnut irrigation plan. He stated the residents have provided positive feedback on the benches. The trail maintenance plan was a carryover item from 2011. Staff has created a draft plan which will be reviewed and forwarded to the Council in 2012. Committee Member Peck explained the PTRC recommends irrigating both the soccer and baseball fields at Hazelnut Park. The City has ownership of the parcel at this time. These fields would greatly benefit from routine watering due to the intense use of the fields. He indicated the PTRC was pleased with the results of the 2010 irrigation at Cummings Park. Councilmember Holden questioned if the PTRC considered planting more trees in the City's parks.