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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – September 17, 2024 Page 4 Committee Member Jacobson asked if the signs would be along the road. She wondered if placing signs in the park vs. on the side of the road would be allowed. Committee Member Johnson asked if the ordinance could be amended to exclude garage sale week. She has seen other cities amend their sign ordinance with language that specifically allows signs for Garage Sale Week. Vice Chair Olson asked for input on the ideas discussed. She would be willing to try to find a sponsor for the Discover Your Parks Passport. She asked if the committee needs to get direction from Council to make that kind of request. Recreation Supervisor Johnson did not think Council approval was needed for a City event. Committee Member Johnson asked if the City would promote a PTRC park passport program. Recreation Supervisor Johnson said yes. Committee Member Johnson thought it would be easier to get the programs going if the planning takes place as part of the PTRC and then place the information in the Arden Hills Notes newsletter. Recreation Supervisor Johnson said the biggest thing is there is usually a small fee for residents to participate in programming. That helps offset the costs. The City doesn’t have a pool of money for events like this. He thinks all of the ideas that have been suggested are great. He would love to see the City take part in them. There’s just no guarantee, unless outside funding is secured. Committee Member Johnson thought connecting with EDC would be key. She is certain business owners would like to donate to see these events happen. Vice Chair Olson asked what everyone’s thoughts are on the city-supported garage sale. She said there is a resident on Chattum who runs one in May. Someone approached this resident to ask if he was aware of the city-wide sale. He said he never heard of it. Two other residents use social media to promote their dates in June. Vice Chair Olson approached those residents, and they thought it would be great if the city would promote the event and make residents aware in the newsletter. She thinks it needs to be an official city event for those things to happen. She thought amending the signage rules might be required. Recreation Supervisor Johnson said any ordinance amendment would have to be approved by Council. Vice Chair Olson believed the only Staff time needed would be for Recreation Supervisor Johnson collecting addresses and creating/distributing the map. She thinks the current residents do promote their dates. So, they may already be on some social media lists. Residents don’t know about it. Committee Member Rogers thinks this is a way to draw attention to Arden Hills. She thought maybe it should be pushed to another year out, to give time to find funding and plan the event. Vice Chair Olson thought there was a Gateway Tourism Dollar program that may be able to help.