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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes August 16, 2022 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br />D. Tree Request Program Discussion <br /> <br />Chair Hinton said New Brighton has a boulevard tree request program. She knew the Arden Hills <br />was tagging ash trees and though they could discuss a possible plan for Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller stated there is an emerald ash borer program in Arden <br />Hills, treatment and mitigation is sistered with a buddy tree program, and they will also work with <br />residents when asked. There are tree budget projects where a variety of trees are being planted, 55 <br />this year and more next year. In 1996 there was a tree project along Highway 96 and the City is <br />required to maintain the trees even though it is a County road. Many of the trees have died or are <br />infected so a large portion of the 55 trees this year are being planted along Highway 96. Staff will <br />gladly take suggestions as to where residents would like to see additional trees. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton said Committee Member Poelzer submitted these comments: that she strongly <br />disagreed with the City expenditures for planting trees along Ramsey County Roads, the middle of <br />the cul-de-sac on Nursery Hill Lane would be a perfect place for trees surrounded with pollinator <br />native plants, she proposed trees in neighborhoods not on County roads, and in Hazelnut Park. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller said the cul-de-sac on Nursery Hill is a rain garden and <br />they don’t plant trees in them. There will be approximately 80-90 trees planted between this year <br />and next. He will take suggestions from PTRC as to where they would like trees planted. <br /> <br />E. Park Shore Loop Name <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller stated the trail is finished but there is no official name <br />for it. <br /> <br />Chair Hinton thought it should be named by having a contest and giving Arden Hills swag as the <br />prize, providing engagement and awareness. <br /> <br />5. REPORTS <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Miller reported there will be 2 pickleball courts striped at <br />Hazelnut Park and one at Freeway Park. There is a study moving forward for Arden Manor <br />playground with construction in 2023. <br /> <br />6. NEXT MEETING <br /> <br />The next PTRC Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.