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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—September 9, 2019 3 <br /> potentially use ICWC workers when applicable. County participation for the crosswalk would be <br /> in 2020. <br /> Councilmember Scott noted that it's not the number of pedestrians at the crosswalks, it's the <br /> amount of traffic on Hamline. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated he would like to see flashing lights at minimum at the park <br /> connection. He asked if the City can obtain a flashing light at just one location, would Council <br /> agree to place it at the park crossing on Floral versus Wyncrest? <br /> Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said Ramsey County seems to be <br /> receptive to the concerns of the Council. He indicated he would reach out to Ramsey County <br /> regarding the Council's desire for a flashing light at the southern crossing due to traffic speeds to <br /> see if they would reconsider. <br /> Councilmember Scott asked about the practicality of approaching Boston Scientific to help with <br /> the cost of the flashing lights since it would benefit their employees. <br /> Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom responded that City staff will <br /> discuss this possibility with Boston Scientific staff. <br /> Mayor Grant noted agreement of the Council for the plan but requested staff reach out to <br /> Ramsey County regarding installation of one set of flashing lights, regardless of who pays for <br /> them. <br /> B. Perry Park—Dog Park Improvements <br /> Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the dog park location is at <br /> Perry Park, south of County Road E2 on New Brighton Road. There are three active athletic fields <br /> there and a former baseball diamond was converted to a dog park in 2016. There have been <br /> concerns about the condition of the field and what work could be done to improve the dog park. <br /> Recreation Coordinator Knoll said due to the drainage issues and the field being unplayable,the <br /> Shoreview Youth Baseball Association decided to stop using the field. The PTRC proposed to <br /> change the field to a dog park in 2016. At the annual Bark and Rec day residents were asked what <br /> improvements they would like to see. The number one improvement requested was shade for the <br /> dogs and owners. Thirty-five residents completed the survey and about half of them requested <br /> shade. The second most requested item was to fix drainage issues. She said there are two <br /> drainage issues, one being on the infield and the other in the outfield by the fence line. <br /> Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the low spot in the infield <br /> could be filled and the area in right field needs some type of swale to improve the drainage to <br /> allow it to drain into the wetland. <br /> Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said staff had compiled three <br /> options that could be changed, modified, expanded or merged together. Option l was a low-cost <br /> option; to remove the aggregate, topsoil and seed placement, and plant ten trees. Option 2 is <br /> similar but to remove the backstop fencing and tall fencing along the first base line and replace it <br />