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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 November 15, 2022 and trails, and the projects that have been completed. Since the Foundation was founded 10 years ago they have received over 300 donations totaling $118,000, of which $85,000 has been disbursed. The Foundation would appreciate suggestions on how to best make use of the parks and trails funds. Committee Member Kelliher asked how much money the Foundation currently had and if any of that could be used for parks and trails. Arden Hills Foundation Board Member Mitchell responded they have $32,000. Not all money can be used for parks and trails, some has been donated specifically for other projects. She explained that the City Council has to approve the donations that the Foundation makes to the City, but that not all Foundation money goes to the City. She gave examples of other ways the funds are spent. Committee Member Poelzer said there are some items on their work plan that the Foundation could help fund. Arden Hills Foundation Board Member Mitchell said the PTRC would have to work with the City to know if the items would be acceptable, and if so they should put a request together to submit to the Foundation for possible approval. She can help with banking, thank you/receipt letters for donations etc. as they collect funds. She explained that an acknowledgement is sent to the donor, not to the family of the person the donation is made in memory of as she wouldn't have that contact information. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said they no longer use a flat rate for benches mostly because of shipping costs increasing and the unknown of that price. He would prefer that the PTRC Chair communicates with the Foundation and copies the staff liaison. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Trail Projects Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported that the Old Highway 10 feasibility study was recently completed which will be used to pursue funding opportunities and can be found on the City website. The Lake Johanna Boulevard study is also on the City website, the County is planning to program the trail for 2028. The Parkshore Drive exercise trail loop has asphalt but the equipment is not yet installed. The Mounds View High School trail improvement open house will be at City Hall on November 16 and PTRC members are encouraged to attend. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said the Arden Manor park improvement survey will close at the end of the week, the Floral Park survey will follow. Once the surveys are complete there will be a work session discussion with Council to determine preliminary design that the consultant can use to design the parks. The CIP for park related items is online, the budget is being finalized. And finally, Matt Johnson has accepted the offer for Recreation Supervisor with an anticipated start date of December 5.