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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 Page 5 Interim Public Works Director Swearingen thought it was a great idea but creating the content of the survey is the most important place to start. They could have a general comment section in the survey but it’s best to direct them with specific questions. Committee Member Straumann suggested they consider making a trifold brochure with trail locations and updating the trail signs. C. Crepeau Nature Preserve Update Chair Van Valkenburg said Committee Member Straumann has organized the neighbors and the committee to work in the preserve. The next cleanup is scheduled for May 8. Committee Member Straumann said they would be distributing information to area residents, and possibly posting the flyer on the signs in the park. D. Summer PTRC Meeting Schedule Committee Member Straumann suggested instead of having a May meeting the committee members come to Crepeau Nature Center on May 8 to help with the cleanup. In June they could meet at the County Road I parking lot and do a walking tour of Building 189 and the Rice Creek Regional Trail. Chair Van Valkenburg asked if they should they have a meeting in May or should they do the activities suggested by Committee Member Straumann, possibly a committee picnic in July. He noted they usually don’t have a meeting in August. The committee unanimously voted to approve no meeting in May, but working at the Creapeau Nature Center on May 8, a tour of the Rice Creek Regional Trail in June, a picnic in July and no meeting in August. E. Park Maintenance and Improvement Updates for 2021 and 2022 Interim Public Works Director Swearingen said there is no park playground equipment replacement scheduled, just routine maintenance. There is some crack sealing on hard surfaces being done. They are also working on the Perry dog park, and monitoring the seeded grass growth. Staff Liaison Vaughan said he would send committee members the City website link to report park maintenance issues. F. Community Development Block Grant Funds Staff Liaison Vaughan commented that leading into 2022 they have a playground that will be replaced at Arden Manor Park. The City submitted and application through the Community Development Block Grant. County staff administering the funds supports the project and will be recommending to the board to fully fund the project. More planning will take place once funding is granted.