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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 17, 2018 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> B. Johanna Marsh Playground Update <br /> <br />Chair Straumann noted that the equipment was approved. There are benches and some that will <br />be donated. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll said the equipment will be greens, tans and browns to blend in with the area. <br />Construction should start the week of May 19 and the park useable by the end of the summer. <br /> <br />4. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br /> A. Fitness Court – National Fitness Campaign <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll stated that she was contacted by this fitness court company. There is only one <br />in Minnesota now. They are interested in building the court at Cummings Park. The equipment is <br />stationary and up to 40 people can use it at one time, and is made for all climates. She also felt it <br />would be a good option for TCAAP, possibly in the civic area. <br /> <br />Chair Straumann mentioned it might be a good fit at Lindey’s Park. <br /> <br />Committee Member Nancy O’Malley said she thought it would fit best in TCAAP. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll will continue to research price, structure sizes and competitive companies. <br /> <br /> B. Joint Picnic with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon <br /> <br />Chair Rich Straumann noted that North Suburban Beyond the Yellow Ribbon helps with <br />deployment and families while their National Guard members are deployed and also welcomes <br />them back home. They will have a booth at an open house at AHATS on September 8 and it was <br />suggested that there also be a booth from Arden Hills PTRC to talk about the City trails and <br />amenities. He felt the committee could help with publicity for the event. They are hoping to have a <br />potluck picnic on August 20 at Cummings Park as a “dress rehearsal” for the open house. <br /> <br />5. REPORTS <br /> <br />Chair Straumann said work is starting on the trail on County Road F. The trail from Bethel <br />University to County Road E2 will be done this summer, and the section of trail off of New <br />Brighton Road will be done. There will be a traffic study done for the intersection by Lindey’s and <br />that may involve a trail project in 2019. <br /> <br />Chair Straumann said the cross country ski trail discussions are continuing. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding possible uses of the civic space at TCAAP. <br /> <br />Chair Straumann mentioned that Scoops for Troops will be April 28 at AHATS. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll reminded the committee that the May meeting will be at City Hall and the <br />June 19 meeting will be the park and trail tour. The July meeting will be the annual potluck at <br />Cummings Park.