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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Oct. 18, 2016 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Committee Member Finlay asked if there was a way to report dead or fallen trees in <br />the parks. Staff Liaison Knoll said to report them to her so she could look at them. <br /> <br />Chair Straumann stated that the Royal Hills Park crosswalk needs to be addressed. <br /> <br />Committee Member O’Malley thinks the bushes at Sampson Park should be <br />removed. <br /> <br />Chair Straumann would like to see the gap in the trail on County Road F between <br />new apartment building and Hamline Avenue completed. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding sidewalks in the city. <br /> <br />Council Member Holmes stated that if there are trail concerns/gaps to put them on <br />our trail priorities list to address with Council during our next joint Council meeting. <br /> <br />C. Arden Hills Bee Hives <br /> <br />Samples of honey from the bee hives was provided for tasting. Staff Liaison Thelen <br />told the Committee that samples were given to the children in the summer <br />playground program. Staff Liaison Thelen stated that Andy and Mike did a great <br />job with the hives. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll said that the experience was educational for all involved, <br />including learning about the queen bee at City Hall being overthrown and replaced. <br /> <br />Council Member Holmes suggested the children and other residents to be able to see <br />the hives and make them more interactive. Staff Liaison Knoll said Andy has a <br />clear hive to show the children. <br /> <br />Committee Member Keri Bloyer asked if we could have more hives. Staff Liaison <br />Knoll said there are plans to have hives again next year. <br /> <br /> <br />5. REPORTS <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll told the committee that there has been a lot of vandalism at <br />Perry Park, twice in one week. The Sheriff’s Department was notified, cameras will <br />be considered if it continues. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Thelen said the fall flag football and soccer programs went well. <br />There were 18-19 teams this season. He also told the committee that a new class <br />called Youth Ninja Warrior was filled up. <br /> <br />Chair Straumann asked if they could get an updated list of donations. <br />