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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – March 19, 2024 Page 6 <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Johnson stated he could get background information on the park and <br />Committee Member Olson reported she would continue to be in contact with the County and <br />provide an update to the group in the future. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson wanted to gauge the interest of the PTRC regarding forming a work group, <br />noting the focus would be for future planning of the park. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued as to how a potential work group could function. <br /> <br />C. Agenda Packet Discussion <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Johnson indicated that other committees/commissions have moved to <br />digital packets, noting this would alleviate the potential issue of late packet arrival. He noted <br />paper copies could still be provided to the members at the meeting. He requested the members let <br />him know their preference. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson explained the packet would be accessible digitally well in advance but paper <br />packets would still be available the night of the meeting for the members. <br /> <br />D. Work Session Update <br /> <br />Chair Anderson noted that she along with Committee Members Olson and Seeman were in <br />attendance at the City Council’s March work session. She provided a summary of their <br />presentation which included the PTRC’s 2024 work plan, fire pit donations, bathroom locks, <br />community outreach and Lindey’s roundabout landscaping. She indicated that the Council was <br />not in favor of the fire pits but was in favor of bathroom locks, noting the implementation <br />process for the locks was to be determined by City staff. She said there was no action on the <br />community outreach and Lindey’s topics as further discussion would occur in the future. <br /> <br />E. Community Outreach/Events <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she was excited when she saw the PTRC’s goals and work plan. <br />She said that in her neighborhood, instead of letting things rot in the garden, there is a table <br />where excess produce is placed for anyone to take. She noted this practice is referred to as <br />gleaning and said this could be a potential offering for the community that would need outreach. <br /> <br />Committee Member Olson asked about the City’s community garden off of Old Highway 10. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated that individuals pay for a garden plot site and the produce is the <br />property of that individual. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated there is a group in Minneapolis called Food Group Glean Team. <br /> <br />A short discussion ensued about gleaning, the community sharing of excess produce. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated that isolation in communities in Minnesota as well as around <br />the country is a big theme. She stated a possibility for community outreach could be to have an <br />initiative in which neighbors reach out to those that live alone to provide assistance or <br />companionship. She noted the importance of education on isolation within our community.