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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 25, 2024 8 Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson said she can keep an eye on what other communities are doing and she can bring it back later if Council wants to make changes later. C. 2025 PTRC Work Plan Discussion Committee Members of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) Chair Jill Anderson and Committee Member Kate Olson began their presentation. PTRC Chair Anderson started with a recap of 2024. She provided a list showing the items that have been implemented or are moving forward. The PTRC did see some improvement with project management with the addition of sub -committees. Committee members who specialized in certain areas joined sub -committees and focused their attention on smaller pieces. PTRC advocated for park door locks and she heard they were installed. Mayor Grant thought only Perry Park received door locks. PTRC Chair Anderson confirmed. She noted the PTRC members spent time communicating with community members and requesting feedback, specifically as it relates to Arden Oaks and Freeway Park. PTRC partnered with the Lions Club to host a free city-wide event. PTRC secured a hot dog stand for the Touch A Truck event. PTRC Chair Anderson said that Committee Member Seemann hosted some educational events. Mayor Grant asked if PTRC purchased a hot dog stand. PTRC Chair Anderson said they coordinated the stand as a way to enhance the City event. The Committee accomplished getting Great River Greening on contract. Members continue to work on Chatham and Great River Greening for habitat restoration. Councilmember Holden said she has spoken to some residents about Arden Oaks who didn't fill out the survey. They thought when they talked to PTRC members, their information would be passed along. She thinks it undermines the survey when there is confusion regarding how information is being collected. PTRC Chair Anderson agrees. There have been advocacy by the PTRC to try to streamline the process and make it easier for residents to provide that type of feedback. She appreciated learning that and they will be aware of it with future resident contact. Councilmember Holden thought it is important to tell them to complete the survey, in addition to any conversation with Committee Members. PTRC Chair Anderson thinks the purpose of them asking was so when they provided their feedback and recommendations, they were reflecting what the neighborhood wanted. Councilmember Rousseau said that is the first she's heard about confusion surrounding PTRC outreach. The consultant said there were good response rates and some very good conversations.