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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – February 18, 2025 Page 8 Discussion ensued regarding how often volunteers should check the letters and good spots to place the letters at certain parks. Committee Member Olson noted that Freeway Park and Arden Oaks Park will be under construction. So they are looking for places to post the letters in easily accessible spaces where residents won’t have to approach the construction sites. Committee Member Rogers said that the next steps will be securing the prizes and getting the word out. Committee Member Olson said that the passports will be available at a couple locations, other than City Hall. Committee Member Jacobson said she thought this program would be for Arden Hills residents. It’s interesting that it’s open to anyone. Recreation Supervisor Johnson said it will help bring people into the City. Committee Member Rogers said the hope is that we will have kids, families, couples and individual adults interested in this program. Committee Member Olson said it needs to be considered that a daycare may show up with 10 kids and collect 10% of the prizes. We don’t know how many people will participate. Chair Dietz said that is a logistical challenge. Recreation Supervisor Johnson agreed. He said there are probably many residents that have never been to Ingerson Park or the new parks. Chair Dietz agreed. He thinks this is a great program. Committee Member Jacobson said this is a great idea, using limited funds. Committee Member Johnson asked if there were any leads on a sponsor. Committee Member Rogers said they are still working on that. Committee Member Acosta said she is working on establishing the landing page, figuring out the process for submitting, and what if someone gets the wrong answer.