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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 18, 2020 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />Chair Straumann noted that they don’t want to ask the same businesses for donations every time <br />so the list is continually evolving. <br /> <br />Discussion continued regarding previous projects that were done with donation money. <br /> <br />B. Park Bench Inventory <br /> <br />Chair Straumann gave a brief history of the park bench program. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll said staff will be taking inventory of benches, noting benches that need to be <br />replaced, and updating the map. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued noting locations of benches not on the current map, and a potential bench in <br />honor of Chuck Michaelson. <br /> <br />C. Playground Replacement <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll noted the playgrounds scheduled to be replaced in 2020 are Arden Oaks Park <br />and Arden Manor Park. Staff will be doing an inventory of the worst playgrounds in Arden Hills <br />and these may be reprioritized. <br /> <br />Committee Member Anderson said she can get in contact with a daycare provider near Arden <br />Oaks, let her know the equipment will be replaced and ask if she has any input for the new <br />equipment. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll explained that staff is asking what type of outreach the Committee would like <br />to get the word out the residents. <br /> <br />It was decided to do a mailing to residents first and see what response it generates. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll said Floral Park tennis and basketball courts are also scheduled to be <br />reconstructed this year but staff will be evaluating before proceeding. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of closing the Floral Park tennis courts or adding <br />pickleball courts. <br /> <br />D. 2020 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll said the Parks and Recreation Department has been busy putting the 2020 <br />Spring/Summer Recreation Guide edits together for the upcoming season. There will be new senior <br />trips and they are partnering with the City of Shoreview for a senior housing fair on April 21. The <br />guide should be in mailboxes mid-March. <br /> <br />E. Trail Crossing, I-694 Update <br /> <br />Chair Straumann said there was a meeting of the Active Living Ramsey Communities Bike Walk <br />Team. You can currently cross I-694 at Lexington or under I-694 on Old Highway 10, and the