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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes June 21 2016 Page 4 make this area a destination area. She also stated that MnDOT will be designing the MnPASS project on I-35W. Acting Public Works Director Anderson concurred, stating the project is programmed for 2019 but if funding becomes available, the project could begin in 2018. He stated the project will consist of the addition of a third lane in both directions extending from County Road C to Lexington Avenue. He said this is slated to be a four-year project and will include reconstruction of various bridges. Committee Member Petersen asked if there are any new businesses coming to town. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated permits have been obtained for the Tavern Grill and ground breaking should occur shortly. He was unsure when they would be open for business. Council Liaison Holmes stated that Arden Hills has achieved its first step as a Green Step City and she showed the Committee the award received, which also will be placed in the lobby display case. 6. NEXT MEETING Staff Liaison Grant stated there is no regular meeting in July but instead the All Committee Picnic is scheduled for July 19, 2016. She asked everyone to RSVP if they had not already done so. She also noted that Hazelnut Park was voted “Best Park” by the readers of Lillie News newspaper (which include the cities of Arden Hills, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, North Oaks, St. Anthony and New Brighton). A discussion ensued regarding the All Committee Picnic and the success of the recent pickle ball demonstration at Cummings Park. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Michaelson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m., seconded by Committee Member Josh Bloyer. The motion carried unanimously (6- 0).