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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes August 16, 2022 Page 2 worked on for the west side of Old Highway 10 from Lake Valentine Road to Highway 96. The safe route to school from E2 to Lake Valentine Road to Mounds View High School is scheduled for 2023. Committee Member Anderson asked if the City was planning a ribbon cutting for the Old Snelling trail. Council Liaison Scott thought staff could arrange for one if PTRC suggested it. He also mentioned the speed limit reduction to 25 mph that the City Council is implementing will apply to Old Snelling. Further discussion ensued regarding the speed limit changes in the city. Committee Member Anderson reiterated that people have reached out to her asking if the City was going to hold a ribbon cutting for the trail. She would like the City Council to be aware that there is talk about it. She had talked to Staff so the desire was known. Council Liaison Scott said that usually staff arranged that type of thing and invited the Council to attend. Committee Member Kelliher felt it would depend on how much demand there would be, and others could also request it of City Staff. Assistant Public Works Director Miller stated that Lexington Avenue is behind schedule and work will not be done on the Arden Hills sidewalks for the foreseeable future. Park Shore trail is paved, ADA ramps need to be put in and exercise equipment should be installed yet this year. The Lake Johanna trail study will be discussed at the Council work session on September 19. Crack sealing took place on trails around the city. Committee Member Beggin asked if the City maintains the wood chip trail along the creek off of Venus Avenue to E2. Assistant Public Works Director Miller replied yes, but with less frequency. Committee Member Beggin said a tree had come down over the trail. B. PTRC Item Update Council Liaison Scott said the Council had discussed the Hazelnut Park proposals. Committee Member Kelliher wondered if the rules on the sign on the tennis court at Floral Park could be changed to be more flexible. Staff Liaison Vaughan clarified that one sign that says if there were people using the court and others waiting, you switched at the new hour. For example, if you start playing at 6:55 and someone shows up to play at 7:00 you have to leave. The other signs say if someone shows up you have 45-60 minutes to finish your play. The difference in signs has caused issues. He had mentioned the issue to the Public Works Director.