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ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 2 <br /> ceremony and tree planting above the baseball field by the Gabiou family in memory of <br /> Mrs. Gabiou's father. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that Staff is mowing the parks but has not done any trim work with <br /> the trimmers as they do not have the manpower to do it. He then noted that as soon as the <br /> part time summer help starts they will begin doing trim work. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that Staff will be taking down the backstops at Lindey's triangle and <br /> at Arden Oaks as they are unused and becoming an eyesore. He then noted that Staff will <br /> scrape up as much of the lime as possible to reuse in other areas. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that there is a new Ramsey County Sheriff assigned to the parks. <br /> Mr. Moore reported the new Toro Lawnmaster and groomer has been received. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that baseball, softball and T-ball start in June. He then noted that <br /> there would be a Bethel intern who will work through the end of July. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that Staff is working on the Fall Recreation Guide and noted that a <br /> picture of an osprey nest will be blown up and used on the cover. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that the City is completely staffed for playgrounds and noted he was <br /> looking for evening sport instructors and for softball umpires. <br /> Chairperson Johnson asked how the parks survived the heavy rain and spring runoff. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that Valentine Park is really wet and has only been mowed once. <br /> Mr. Moore reminded the Committee that this is the time of year that kids vandalize the <br /> parks and noted he would ask the Sheriff to watch the parks carefully. <br /> Mr. Moore reported he had received five calls yesterday and a total of seven calls over <br /> the course of the last week concerning poison ivy along the trails in the Chatham <br /> neighborhood. He then asked the Committee for guidance on how to respond to the <br /> complaint. He also noted he had determined that poison ivy is considered a noxious <br /> weed and can be treated as such. He further explained that residents expressed a big <br /> concern for their dogs picking up poison ivy and then transmitting it to them when they <br /> pet the dog. <br /> Mr. Moore reported that Staff has been mowing and treating the poison ivy near the <br /> daycare center to maintain a seven or eight foot barrier around the fencing to keep toys <br /> from getting infected with poison ivy. <br /> Chairperson Johnson asked if the poison ivy was a significant enough issue to warrant <br /> temporary signage to warn of poison ivy. <br />