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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes May 17, 2022 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br />Committee Member Kelliher thought the soccer field listed as an amenity should be deleted, but <br />there were 3 baseball fields. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton reported on behalf of Committee Member Poelzer that Sampson Park was mostly in <br />good condition. There was a dead tree branch hanging over a parking space that should be <br />removed. There are some cracks on the playset exposing metal that need repair, some of the wood <br />beams surrounding the swings are rotting and have rusted nails exposed, some trees need branches <br />trimmed. Triangle Park looked to be in good condition. <br /> <br />Committee Member Beggin reported that there were tracks across the basketball court, but it has <br />since been cleaned off. There is a six-inch square spot that is down to the dirt by the basketball <br />hoop. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said that spot had been repaired last year but <br />popped up again over the winter. They will figure out a better fix. <br /> <br />Committee Member Beggin said people have asked if they can bring their rakes for woodchips. <br />There were some people throwing javelins but stopped when he got there. <br /> <br />Committee Member Kelliher commented that he heard Royal Hills, Floral, Freeway Park, <br />Crepeau, Sampson and Valentine all have issues that might be worth the visit at the June meeting. <br /> <br />Committee Member Beggin suggested taking Valentine off the list. <br /> <br />After further discussion it was decided they would visit Floral, Hazelnut and Sampson Parks. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Committee Member Kelliher and seconded by Committee Member <br />Dietz to visit Floral Park, Hazelnut Park and Sampson Park at the June meeting. Motion <br />passed unanimously. <br /> <br /> <br />F. New Member Appointment <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Vaughan swore in new committee member Kerri Seemann. <br /> <br />5. REPORTS <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained that the existing timber style signs <br />at the parks are aging and as they need repair or paint they are being replaced with composite signs <br />that are maintenance free. <br />Staff Liaison Vaughan added the Touch a Truck event will be at Perry Park on Saturday. Arden <br />Hills Public Works, Lake Johanna Fire, Ramsey County Sheriff, Allina Health, and the National <br />Guard will be bringing vehicles from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Vaughan noted he will edit the fall recreation guide in June and July so if they have <br />any ideas for recreation programs they should bring them to the June meeting or email him.