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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 20, 2015 <br />Page 4 <br />Acting Chair Straumann commented that the draft of this list was supposed to come out <br />of the minutes last time, and basically did not come out of the minutes. <br />A discussion then ensued regarding potential options once the park locations are <br />officially determined. Various options discussed included playground structures, types of <br />fields, a pavilion, and additional shelters. <br />Councilmember Holden asked about “thinking outside the box” and mentioned a <br />potential skate park. <br />Recreation Staff Member Thelen stated Shoreview has a skate park. Staff Liaison Grant <br />indicated that skate parks are not as popular as they once were, but she would get stats. <br />It was again noted Committee Member Michaelson is keeping a list of the desired <br />amenities at the various locations. <br />Councilmember Holden noted a common complaint is lack of parking. A discussion <br />ensued about desired parking locations and configurations. <br />Acting Chair Straumann summarized Committee Member Michaelson’s notes as follows: <br />Half or full basketball court in each area <br />Ball field or soccer field or some kind of multi-use in each area <br />Splash pad someplace – most likely downtown <br />Picnic shelters in every area <br />A pavilion in at least one area <br />Open space (per Sara) not necessarily a field – call it green space <br />Tennis courts – 2 overall (possibly 2 single courts or 2 next to each other) <br />Play structures – 3 (or 4?) <br />Councilmember Holden questioned the number of fields in the community park area as <br />everything would not fit in the three acres allotted for that park. She also asked about <br />archery due to growing popularity following the Hunger Games. <br />Resident guest Keri Bloyer asked about the possibility of a sand volleyball court being <br />part of a multi-use field. It was discussed that volleyball could be used at other locations <br />as well, whether sand, grass or a hard surface court. <br />C.Arden Hills, Rice Creek Commons, and Ramsey County Trail Updates (Rich <br />Straumann) <br />Acting Chair Straumann provided information regarding a 1975 study conducted by <br />Ramsey County. He indicated that many of the planned trails have been built and <br />referenced the map. He stated a 2015 study by Ramsey County that included <br />infrastructure, community engagement, funding, and a legal aspect was also conducted. <br />Acting Chair Straumann referenced the map features to familiarize the group with the <br />study’s objective. He said the goal is to have a major connector or road at least every