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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Acting Chair Straumann called the October 20, 2015, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:31 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chair Rich Straumann and Committee Members Steve Scott, Harold Petersen, Chuck Michaelson, and John Van Valkenburg OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Brenda Holden (arrived at 7:15 pm), Staff Liaison Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer Aaron Thelen, and Arden Hills residents Bob Mullen, Keri Bloyer and Josh Bloyer ABSENT: Committee Member Nancy O’Malley 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Acting Chair Straumann requested a Floral Park update from Bob Mullen under Unfinished Business. MOTION:Acting Chair Straumann motioned to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 15, 2015 Committee Member Van Valkenburg asked that clarification be noted in the minutes regarding the possible relocation of the dog park from Hazelnut to Perry Park next year. MOTION:Acting Chair Straumann motioned to approve the September 15, 2015, minutes as amended and seconded by the Committee members. The motion carried unanimously (5- 0). 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.Park Tour – Compiled Results At the request of Committee Member Michaelson at the September PTRC meeting, Staff Liaison Grant provided an update regarding park action items. Those items that have been completed were highlighted in yellow on a list that she provided. A discussion ensued regarding each park location and the items that remain to be completed, some of which are common maintenance items, and those that are former and more recent requests. The Committee agreed they will discuss the list of items they desire at each park location with the City Council or the new Public Works Director, once hired.