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4 • arden hills notes • June 2023 Inside Arden Hills, MN . 55112-5734 4 • arden hills notes • June 2023 Starbucks Military Family Store (MFS) Economic Development Commission Drinking Water Report Construction Update Dog Park Improvements Meet Matt Johnson, the City’s Recreation Supervisor who started with the City six months ago. Matt is a Mankato native who attended Minnesota State University, Mankato and earned a Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services degree. Before coming to Arden Hills, he worked six years as a Recreation Specialist at the West Fargo (ND) Park District. After a successful stint in West Fargo, Matt and his wife, Alexandra, moved back to Minnesota to be closer to family. In April, they welcomed their first child, baby Callahan. Matt is a 90’s child. The last of the “leave the house early and don’t come back until dinner” kids. His parents encouraged him to play hard and make the most of the outdoors. This is how he found his love for making up games with friends and playing sports in the local parks. When he was 17, he became a T-Ball coach and received a rewarding amount of gratitude from the parents. So much so that it encouraged him to make a career out of recreation. “Arden Hills is a great place to work for. I see how committed the community is to their parks, trails, and recreation programming,” said Matt. He is excited about getting to know the families in the community, whether in planned recreation programs or just in a park on a nice day. New Recreation Supervisor Matt Johnson Upcoming Events Penny Carnival on Friday, July 21 Gather your pennies and join in for an afternoon of fun at the annual Penny Carnival! Games and activities cost between 2-4 cents to play. Don’t miss out on the fun carnival games, face painting, a caricature artist, and more. The carnival will be open from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, July 21, at Perry Park. It is a free event to attend. Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 1 It’s time for Night to Unite! Taking place this year on Tuesday, August 1, the annual night of festivities is designed to promote police-community partnerships and build neighborhood camaraderie. Neighborhoods typically observe Night to Unite in various ways including front porch vigils, block parties, and cookouts with visits from members of the fire department, sheriff’s office, and elected officials. The events are coordinated through the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. To organize and register a Night to Unite event in your neighborhood or find inspiration, information, and materials, visit cityofardenhills.org/unite.