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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Nov. 15, 2016 Page 3 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. PTRC Member List The PTRC Member list was reviewed, some changes were requested. A short discussion ensued about getting junior advisors involved with the committee. Committee Member Scott stated that he had submitted his letter of resignation from the committee effective December 31. B. PTRC Parks and Trails Priorities Staff Liaison Knoll said there will be a dog park sign placed at the entrance to Perry Park and above the home plate in the field. The dog park will be open year round. She mentioned that Royal Hills crosswalk is still being discussed. Sampson Park will be taken care of in the spring. The dog obstacle course will be installed on the city property. Interim Public Works Director Polka said the section of sidewalk the committee is interested in having installed will be discussed at an upcoming Council meeting. She also stated that the Johanna Marsh tennis court project will be very expensive because the soil borings came back poor. A 10-15 year life expectancy court would be about a $150,000 project. It will be discussed as part of the CIP at a future Council Workshop. C. Arden Hills Foundation Donations Committee Member Van Valkenburg asked what projects would be focused on with donations received. Staff Liaison Knoll said they will continue to work on new basketball systems at Cummings Park, along with additional funds from Boston Scientific. Northwestern gave $1300 for two new benches at Cummings Park. A donation of $500 from the Arden Hills Foundation to be used as a scholarship for people wanting to enroll in classes that can’t afford them. There is $1018 remaining in the Parks and Trails General Fund, money in the Messerly Fund and some donations have come in to the Chuck Michaelson fund. There could be a plaque put up at Crapeau Park from money in the Messerly Fund.