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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 20, 2022 3 Councilmember Holden said she’d like them to make money on some programs so that could be used toward offering free events. Councilmember Holmes felt there was more to an event than just having it be free. For example no one may come to an obstacle course in July. Councilmember Holden suggested having events in different parks for little kids. Councilmember Holmes said they do bring crafts to Bark and Rec. Councilmember Radziej added that one of the events in Pierz, MN is that for five weeks in a row on Wednesday night they have track and field for young kids up to six years old, and people come from many miles away to participate. It’s put on by the high school track team. Mayor Grant said the consensus seemed to be the Council wants a few more programs for kids, and he encouraged staff to also think of adult programs. Councilmember Holden suggested a senior night at the new obstacle course going into the new senior living center. She again mentioned the desire for an event at the dog park when the new benches and dog washing area are ready. Mayor Grant suggested they mail information about Bark and Rec to people that have applied for dog licenses. B. Spring Lake Park Lions Club Donation Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said the four items shown as options do not include installation as Public Works can install them. Councilmember Holden thought they should get two of the double sided 6 ½ foot benches. Councilmember Radziej liked the picnic table and a one-sided bench. Councilmember Holmes liked one #1. For ease of discussion the choices were numbered. Councilmember Radziej liked #1 and #4. Further discussion ensued. Councilmember Holden said she was OK with #1 and #4. Councilmember Scott liked #1 and #4. Mayor Grant agreed with #1 and #4. He suggested they space them out in case they split the park into large and small dog areas.