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'It <br /> ,AVEEN�HILLS <br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING <br /> TUESDAY,MARCH 18,2014 <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL <br /> CALL MEETING TO ORDER <br /> Co-Chair Phil Kramlinger called the March 18, 2014, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation <br /> Committee to order at 6:35 p.m. and welcomed new member Jennifer Stephens to the PTRC. <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Co-Chairs Phil Kramlinger and John Van Valkenburg and Committee <br /> Members Nancy O'Malley, Steve Scott, Chuck Michaelson, Harold Petersen, Rich Straumann and <br /> Jennifer Stephens. <br /> OTHERS PRESENT: Public Works Director Maurer and Council Liaison Dave McClung. <br /> ABSENT: Committee Members Cindy Garretson, Don Messerly, and Matt Trites. <br /> 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br /> MOTION: Committee Member Scott motioned to approve the agenda as amended <br /> seconded by Committee Member Petersen. The motion carried unanimously <br /> 8-0 . <br /> 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -January 14,2014 <br /> MOTION: Committee Member Michaelson motioned to approve the January 14, 2014, minutes <br /> as presented, seconded by Committee Member Petersen. The motion carried <br /> unanimously (8-0). <br /> 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> A. Emerald Ash Borer Update <br /> Public Works Director Maurer recapped that staff provided the City Council with an <br /> Emerald Ash Borer update at the February 18, 2014, work session. The City's contracted <br /> arborist from Precision Tree and Landscaping evaluated 54 ash trees and found 38 to be <br /> healthy and good candidates for treatment. When these findings were presented to <br /> Council there was discussion on whether the remaining 16 trees should also be treated, or <br /> some other action taken. The consensus of the Council was to go ahead and treat the 38 <br /> ash trees that were recommended. The Council asked staff to bring back more <br /> information this summer on the remaining 16 trees to determine options on removal and <br /> replacement. The Council asked that staff bring this to the PTRC for review. <br /> Mr. Maurer pointed out that the packet included exhibits of each of the parks and a <br /> description of where the ash trees are located along with the diameter of each tree. The <br />