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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 15, 2022 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />Committee Member Kelliher said he is a long-time resident of Arden Hills and loves it because <br />of the parks and trail system. He got a group together to work on eradicating buckthorn and is <br />committed to improving the trails. He is also a Minnesota Naturalist, a designation issued from the <br />DNR. He is an avid bicyclist, and volunteers at the U of M Raptor Center. <br /> <br />Other Committee Members introduced themselves. <br /> <br />5. REPORTS <br /> <br />Council Liaison Scott noted that the City Council accepted a $10,000 donation from the Spring <br />Lake Park Lions Club, earmarked for general amenities for parks, trails and recreation. A $500 <br />donation was also accepted from the Arden Hills Foundation for recreation scholarships. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Vaughan reported that the ice rinks operated from December 27 through the end of <br />February. An increase was seen at each facility for a total of approximately 5,000 skaters for the <br />season. Public Works did a great job flooding and maintaining the rinks. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said there are 8 seasonal jobs available for <br />Public Works and also positions for Parks and Recreation and he would appreciate the committee’s <br />help spreading the word. <br /> <br />6. NEXT MEETING <br /> <br />The next PTRC Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.