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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — September 9, 2019 3 potentially use ICWC workers when applicable. County participation for the crosswalk would be in 2020. Councilmember Scott noted that it's not the number of pedestrians at the crosswalks, it's the amount of traffic on Hamline. Councilmember McClung stated he would like to see flashing lights at minimum at the park connection. He asked if the City can obtain a flashing light at just one location, would Council agree to place it at the park crossing on Floral versus Wyncrest? Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said Ramsey County seems to be receptive to the concerns of the Council. He indicated he would reach out to Ramsey County regarding the Council's desire for a flashing light at the southern crossing due to traffic speeds to see if they would reconsider. Councilmember Scott asked about the practicality of approaching Boston Scientific to help with the cost of the flashing lights since it would benefit their employees. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom responded that City staff will discuss this possibility with Boston Scientific staff. Mayor Grant noted agreement of the Council for the plan but requested staff reach out to Ramsey County regarding installation of one set of flashing lights, regardless of who pays for them. B. Perry Park — Dog Park Improvements Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the dog park location is at Perry Park, south of County Road E2 on New Brighton Road. There are three active athletic fields there and a former baseball diamond was converted to a dog park in 2016. There have been concerns about the condition of the field and what work could be done to improve the dog park. Recreation Coordinator Knoll said due to the drainage issues and the field being unplayable, the Shoreview Youth Baseball Association decided to stop using the field. The PTRC proposed to change the field to a dog park in 2016. At the annual Bark and Rec day residents were asked what improvements they would like to see. The number one improvement requested was shade for the dogs and owners. Thirty-five residents completed the survey and about half of them requested shade. The second most requested item was to fix drainage issues. She said there are two drainage issues, one being on the infield and the other in the outfield by the fence line. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the low spot in the infield could be filled and the area in right field needs some type of swale to improve the drainage to allow it to drain into the wetland. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said staff had compiled three options that could be changed, modified, expanded or merged together. Option 1 was a low-cost option; to remove the aggregate, topsoil and seed placement, and plant ten trees. Option 2 is similar but to remove the backstop fencing and tall fencing along the first base line and replace it