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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee — February 13, 2024 Page 2 Council Liaison Rousseau noted that if anyone receives communications that make them feel uncomfortable because of their role on the committee, they can tell the person to not contact them and refer them to staff. She is gathering feedback on a code of conduct for committees. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Trail and Parks Projects Update Recreation Supervisor Johnson reviewed the memo from Assistant Public Works Director Miller which included new/updated items: • The 2023 CIP for Parks has been provided in the past and is available online. For the 2025 Parks Project (Arden Oaks Park & Freeway Park), it is requested that the Committee Members of the PTRC review the parks and provide comments to City Staff so that they can be presented to Council at an upcoming Work Session with recommendations from Public Works maintenance perspective. B. Arden Oaks and Freeway Park Wish List Recreation Supervisor Johnson said the memo contains things discussed at the last meeting. The committee can add to it or make changes. Committee Member Jacobson stated she looked online at a gaga ball pit and it looked like it had a sand base which is what is on the list to take out of Freeway Park. Recreation Supervisor Johnson said it doesn't have to be on sand. Committee Member Olson added that she'd never seen one on sand, that the ball needs to be able to bounce. Chair Anderson thought what might be helpful is if they prioritize or narrow down the list to what is really important to them. Committee Member Olson noted one thing missing from the memo was screening to the Freeway Park and the Old Snelling on -ramp. Committee Member Jacobson thought the only time the upper part of Freeway Park was used was when there was ice on the rink, and the rest of the year it looks like an eyesore. She'd like to focus on what the park could look like through all of the seasons. Youth Committee Member Edgar felt it would be nice to block the view of the highway from the lower level of the park. Committee Member Olson thought updating or painting the rink boards would help. Committee Member Jacobson suggested a hard surface in the ice rink, possibly with a drain, so it could be used in the summer for roller sports. Committee Member Johnson asked if pickleball was an option.