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