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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 16, 2014 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />that would be something they could talk to the Foundation about as people do donate <br />money for benches in the community. He stated oftentimes those people donate for a <br />specific area and the PTRC could possibly get some benches via the Foundation. Mr. <br />McClung questioned if the committee ever decided to have a liaison between the PTRC <br />and the Foundation. Committee Member Scott indicated he would be interested in being <br />the liaison starting the first of the year as presently he has another commitment. Mr. <br />McClung commented he felt it would benefit the PTRC in having more contact with the <br />Foundation as monies donated to the Foundation could help with some of the park and <br />trail improvements. <br /> <br />Co-Chair Van Valkenberg pointed out that for Arden Oaks Park the rusty basketball <br />hoops were of concern. He indicated if the hoops cannot all be replaced at once, he feels <br />there should be a program in place where hoops are replaced at one park a year, with <br />hoops similar to the ones at Valentine Park. Ms. Grant stated that the nets are replaced <br />every year and that the hoops can be painted if it is not possible to upgrade all of them at <br />once. She indicated she would research the cost of various hoops and then the PTRC <br />could decide on how they wanted to proceed. Council Liaison McClung suggested Ms. <br />Grant check the maintenance history of the hoops and when they were last replaced. <br />Then, if it is something the Committee wanted to pursue, they could bring a proposal <br />back to Council. Ms. Grant indicated she would also check with Gopher Sports to see <br />what discounts they would be able to offer the City. <br /> <br />After reviewing the comments for Crepeau Nature Reserve it was the consensus of the <br />Committee that the path be replenished with wood chips. Staff Liaison Grant indicated <br />she will check with Public Works to see how often the wood chips are replenished and <br />when this was last done. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Committee was to look at the basketball backboards and nets at <br />Cummings Park. It was also suggested the nets be replaced with chain nets; however, <br />Ms. Grant indicated that chain nets could cause a liability issue. Another suggestion was <br />to possibly have a Karth Lake viewing deck. Committee Member Stephens pointed out <br />that the trail going to Karth Lake needs some work. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg <br />commented that clearing and replenishing the trail with mulch would be a good Eagle <br />Scout project. <br /> <br />The consensus for Floral Park was to look at reroofing the pavilion since it leaks and has <br />weeds growing on it. Council Liaison McClung suggested they look at this from a <br />maintenance perspective. Committee Member O’Malley suggested taking out one of the <br />gardens at Floral since trying to maintain three gardens is unmanageable. Council <br />Liaison McClung asked Ms. Grant to check with Public Works Direction Maurer on <br />removal of one of the gardens and to report back to the committee at the next meeting. <br />The committee felt they should once again look at an Adopt a Garden program to see if <br />some of the neighbors would volunteer to maintain the gardens. Council Liaison <br />McClung suggested the PTRC work with Kristine Goodrich of the Communications