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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 18, 20149 <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner <br /> commented that State and Legacy funds could assist the City in <br />completing some important trail connections. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> discussed the redevelopment of TCAAP and recommended that the PTRC review <br />the proposed parks and trails for this area. He explained that the Master Planning process is still <br />underway and he wants to see the PTRC taking an active role in the park planning. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson <br /> provided an update on the Elmer L. Andersen trail <br />extension east to Tony Schmidt Regional Park. She explained that this work was slated to be <br />completed by the County in 2016-2017. The Lake Johanna Boulevard trail from the Tony <br />Schmidt Park entrance to Old Highway 10 is also scheduled to be completed in 2016-2017. <br /> <br /> asked if the corporate businesses in Arden Hills have been approached to sponsor a <br />trail segment. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> discussed the actions taken by several of the local businesses. She <br />indicated that Bethel will be providing $800,000 for trail connections along County Road E. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> commented that the Arden Hills Foundation may be another <br />organization to contact for assistance with future trails. <br /> <br />Mr. Van Valkenburg <br /> thanked the Council for the comments and input provided this evening. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> thanked the PTRC members for their attendance this evening. <br /> <br /> <br />E.Emerald Ash Borer <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson <br />provided the Council with an update on the treatment of <br />Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). She reported that the treatment of the Ash trees was discussed by the <br />Council this fall. She explained that Precision completed an inventory of the Ash trees in City <br />parks and found that there were 54 Ash trees in the parks and 38 could be treated. The expense <br />for the treatment would be just over $3,000. The remaining trees are smaller or in poor condition. <br />The expense to remove those trees would be $1,900. She indicated that if the trees are treated, the <br />treatment would be needed every two years. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson <br /> commented that if the Council were to remove all 54 of <br />the Ash trees it would cost the City over $10,000, and that price does not include replacement <br />Ash trees. She stated that if the Council were to proceed with the treatment of the Ash trees it <br />would be scheduled for late May or early June. She requested comments or questions from the <br />Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner <br /> found the treatment costs to be extremely reasonable. He questioned <br />how effective the treatments are. <br /> <br />