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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – April 16, 2024 Page 3 committees and commissions. She explained how she had added an additional applicant to the PTRC because of the size of the committee and the quality of the applicants were awesome, and that she also added an additional member to the EDC as well because the applicants were awesome. She noted the Council was considering a change to City Code regarding committee/commission membership. Council Liaison Rousseau indicated that Northeast Youth and Family Services was hosting a leadership luncheon on May 8 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and PTRC members were welcome to attend. Council Liaison Rousseau stated she had spoken with Eagle Scout Kevin’s mom and wanted to acknowledge that she said her son’s experience working with Kerri was great and to thank her. Lastly, she noted she and Committee Member Olson met with Jody from the Arden Hills- Shoreview Lion’s Club. She requested she provide an update to the group. Committee Member Olson discussed that last year the Lions did an old-school picnic type community event in Shoreview and would be hosting a similar event in Arden Hills in August at Cummings Park. A short discussion ensued regarding the potential offerings at this community event. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Trail and Parks Projects Update Recreation Supervisor Johnson indicated that there were items the City had pursued assistance from a consultant with but had scored low; however, City staff was working to make these items happen. He referenced ongoing projects that include the Hazelnut parking lot and Safe Routes to School. He noted Floral and Arden Manor Parks were good to go and urged the members to check them out. Recreation Supervisor Johnson said that the City was working with Bolton & Menk for the 2025 Arden Oaks and Freeway Parks improvements project and noted a resident survey would be generated to properties within a certain range of each park and a QR code will be posted at the parks, seeking input from the community. Committee Member Dietz asked if the main entrance sign at Floral Park was the correct sign as it was bowed. Recreation Supervisor Johnson responded no. Committee Member Dietz said he is curious about that sign and asked if he had seen what that new sign looked like. Recreation Supervisor Johnson replied that he thinks so. Committee Member Dietz said it’s a sheet of plastic with stickers on it and he was curious how did the City decide to choose that particular sign.