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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MARCH 21, 2016 8 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated that the time was 8:00 pm and the City Council had a three hour meeting <br />cap. He proposed the meeting be extended for one additional hour. <br /> <br />PTRC Chair Straumann summarized the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons trails and <br />recommended park amenities. He indicated the Committee proposed an observation deck on the <br />future water tower in the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons redevelopment area. Information <br />regarding an observation deck had previously been provided to the Council. <br /> <br />PTRC Chair Straumann discussed Ramsey County’s role in promoting Active Living as well as <br />its Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. He stated a resolution would be presented to the Council in the <br />future for consideration in support of the County’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. He summarized <br />Ramsey County’s future trail developments and indicated the Committee would like to pursue a <br />partnership with Bethel University for potential Crepeau Park improvements. <br /> <br />PTRC Committee Member Josh Bloyer summarized the 2016 Work Plan as it pertains to <br />enhancing and/or adding recreation opportunities in the parks. Some suggestions included Fitness <br />in the Park; two new pitching machines; push lights for summer use; pickleball, volleyball and <br />badminton courts; Johanna Marsh Tennis Court survey; and summer use for hockey rinks. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked for clarification regarding the Johanna Marsh tennis court survey. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Grant stated the survey had not yet been mailed to residents, but the <br />purpose would be to gain suggestions for other possible uses for the area as the cost to replace the <br />tennis court is significant. <br /> <br />PTRC Committee Member Bloyer stated that the 2016 Work Plan included recommended <br />future replacement of play structures at the following parks: Perry (2016), Hazelnut (2017), <br />Cummings (2018) and Freeway (2018). <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked for clarification as to the reason for proposed playground <br />equipment replacement. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Grant stated equipment is outdated, in bad condition, or does not meet <br />current ADA standards. <br /> <br />PTRC Committee Member Michaelson summarized the community events the PTRC had <br />planned for 2016 that include: Floral and Hazelnut Parks Garden Clean Up, Bethel University <br />Welcome Week and Northwestern University Orientation, Bark and Rec Day and the first annual <br />Family Fun Bike, Run, Walk Day which will be held on June 11, 2016. <br /> <br />PTRC Committee Member Michaelson summarized the Committee’s suggestions for future <br />City newsletter articles which included trail updates, recreation programs, tree updates, donation <br />requests and a honey bee hive at Floral Park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden said she would like to see an article in the newsletter regarding the use <br />of pesticides and how they affect the bee population. <br />