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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 15, 2023 6 Mr. Olson added that he would benchmark the event more like a community event similar to Touch -A -Truck where people could come in to see things they wouldn't otherwise get an opportunity to see. Councilmember Rousseau mentioned that the Arden Hills Starbuck's had recently become a Military Family Store and they might be willing to donate coffee. Councilmember Fabel felt this was a fabulous event and encouraged them to come back anytime they needed help from the City. He hoped it would become an annual event for the trades and military. Mayor Grant asked how they would be advertising. Mr. Olson said staff had suggested ideas such as cable access, the City newsletter and other formats we can provide. He asked Mayor Grant if he would be a celebrity rib judge. Mayor Grant replied that he loved barbeque so they were on. He stated they wanted to be welcoming and show appreciation to the Red Bulls. Councilmember Monson commented that having enough picnic tables would be important, children like stickers and face painting, and stroller parking would be appreciated. Councilmember Holden noted that Dave Anderson from Famous Dave's/Old Southern BBQ may be another good person to contact, and Betty McCollum is also a big supporter of the National Guard. Mayor Grant suggested that along with using NineNorth to advertise, they could also use them to take some shots that could be used after the event to use as a draw for next year. They might want to have some overflow parking as the number of people attending could surprise them. Mr. Fowler added this is not primarily a recruitment event, it is primarily a fundraiser and rib tasting and it will be a family friendly environment. C. Boston Scientific Donation/Dog Park Discussion Assistant Public Works Director Miller stated Boston Scientific recently approached PTRC members with a request to donate $5,000 and volunteer labor for agility equipment for larger dogs at Perry Dog Park. The estimate from Wisconsin Playground is a little over $5,500. Councilmember Rousseau asked if they could ask the Arden Hills Foundation to make up the difference. Mayor Grant said they could approach the Foundation for that donation. He asked if they were getting a fire hydrant or the fence silhouette, he was hoping the fire hydrant. Councilmember Monson asked what the next steps would be. Assistant Public Works Director Miller said the PTRC is hoping the donation and volunteer work would be accepted by Council.