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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 Page 3 Committee Member Straumann asked if the Trident senior housing project had a start date. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen replied that it did not, there were still some development agreement items to work out. Committee Member Beggin wondered if there would still be an exercise area proposed by Trident. Council Liaison Grant said the trail is still in the plan with about six different stations along the trail. The City and the developer are working out who will maintain the trail. The Committee unanimously approved that the priority list be presented to the City Council. E. Park Benches Update Interim Public Works Director Swearingen said there has been approval for four benches that were brought to Council in January. A fifth bench will be brought forward at an upcoming meeting. Quotes have been gathered, but delivery time in unknown. The goal is to install them this summer. Committee Member Beggin felt there was really good information about benches this year. He wondered who’s role is it to know if there is money for a memorial bench and who checks with the people that donated regarding placement and plaque; what steps are needed by the Committee or staff. Chair Van Valkenburg said the Arden Hills Foundation had been asked what funds were available. The Committee writes a thank you letter. Coordinating placement goes through Public Works. He felt the Foundation and the Committee should talk with the donors. Council Liaison Grant said the four benches were requested by the City Council. The Arden Hills Foundation Board voted to fund them. He is not aware of a personal or family designation related to those four benches. The City Council formally accepts the money from the Foundation at a Council meeting, the Foundation cuts a check to the City and the City buys the benches. The City determines where the benches should go. Committee Member Straumann noted the bench from State Farm will have a plaque added and the location has been determined in Crepeau Nature Preserve. He has pledges toward a memorial bench for Don Messerly totaling $210 at this time, they hope to also place that bench at Crepeau Nature Preserve. There may be more pledges for a bench for Chuck Michaelson also. Committee Member Dietz said his company has been donating money for Floral Park but it appears their balance isn’t showing. Chair Van Valkenburg thanked the committee member and his company and said he would check into the funds.