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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — MARCH 11, 2024 8 Ms. Anderson said the recommendation is to put them at Perry Park, they understand it's not feasible at Cummings. Councilmember Rousseau understood this to be a high-level overview of the PTRC goals. Ms. Anderson said that was correct and it was her hope that the working groups, with feedback from Council, would come forward with more detailed plans this year or next. Councilmember Holden thought the list was good, but wondered how much responsibility and work would be placed on the City versus the committee. Ms. Anderson said it was the intention that the work groups would take responsibility for doing some of the things they want to do. The Lions have offered to put on a community event this year and that has been in discussion with the Recreation Supervisor. Councilmember Rousseau hoped they could get on a regular schedule with strategic planning and something like rain gardens could have Council and staff come together and then request help from PTRC. Ms. Anderson said it has been a struggle to find volunteers to help with things like the rain gardens and she's hoping they can plan prior to bringing something like that to Public Works. Councilmember Monson would like to see interaction between PTRC and Alatus for Rice Creek Commons. She would also like to see ninja courses, something nature based, a water park or splash pad. She would like to see ideas start with PTRC before they come to Council. Councilmember Holden said they've always been successful getting feedback from neighbors when redoing a park. Did they think the PTRC should have more input than the neighborhood? Ms. Anderson said not at all, the intent would be to have an understanding of upcoming projects. But she thought for the most part member had a pretty good pulse on what was happening within their own neighborhoods. Ms. Olson added that at one meeting they were asked to decide on the color of a playground and if they had known it was going to come up they could have gone to the community to have more input. Discussion ensued regarding parks at Rice Creek Commons. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said he would like to get clear direction on the items listed as motions from PTRC so staff knows how to move forward with them. After discussion, staff was instructed to not accept the fire pit donation, to install the automatic bathroom locks at Perry Park as a trial (not unanimous), and continue with the Lions community event scheduled for August. The Lindey's roundabout landscaping item was not applicable as any changes would make the roundabout the City's responsibility. E. 2025 Arden Oaks and Freeway Parks Improvement Project