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17 Park Renovation The City of Arden Hills should continue to upgrade and renovate existing parks based upon a 5-10 year capital improvement plan and in an effort to meet changing demographics, public safety and the desires of the community. Maps indicating individual park improvement recommendations have been prepared based upon input received from the community through four public meetings, from service organizations and from the PTRC. The individual park maps are attached as Appendix D. The recommendations are intended to improve public safety, aesthetics, function and efficiency of individual parks. Future park improvements should be based upon these recommendations and funding supply. Individual park renovation recommen- dations are summarized below. Comprehensive Approach to Renovation The PTRC recommends that where possible, park renovation be done all at once in each park to minimize park disruption, reduce costs through efficiency of construction and improve park function. In the past, park renovation has occurred in a piecemeal fashion and has resulted in less than satisfactory results. Park Renovation Recommendations (listed by park) Arden Manor Park - Provide a new entrance drive, parking lot and trail connection when Highway 96 is upgraded. Add a looped trail around the pond and to the future TCAAP trails. Define edges of the park with new trees and landscaping. Add new shaded benches near park features. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide parks and trail identification. Arden Oaks Park - Add a paved trail from north to south across the park to connect the park features to meet ADA accessibility requirements. Add benches and trash containers near the park features. Add trees and landscaping to provide shade, spatial definition and to improve aesthetics. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Charles Perry Park – Add a bridge over the lower wetland. Move entrance drive to line up with Thom Drive. Add new warming house in close proximity to the skating rink ( this will eliminate the conflict with skaters having to cross the entrance drive. Add a drinking fountain with jug filler. Pave the existing skating rink for inline skating and half court basketball). Add a new open skating area. Turn existing warming house into a storage shed. Add a paved trail connecting the parking lot to the play structure and a trail from the future picnic shelter to the unpaved trails below hill. Add a kiosk map and identification sign. Add benches and a picnic area/plaza. Realign unpaved trail onto park property. Work with Bethel College to provide access across and to the new sports complex. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification. Acquire the single family home nearest the park to accommodate future uses. Chatham Trails – Realign trails where they cross private property. Add a sign and map at the park en- trances to provide park and trail identification. Crepeau Park - Add a new unpaved trail from Pine Tree Drive to Benton Way on the north side of the wetland. Add a new unpaved trail loop near southwest edge of Park. Add a children’s play structure and picnic tables near entrance on Benton Way. Utilize the Dellwood right-of-way for an improved entrance. Add a sign and map at the park entrances to provide park and trail identification.