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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – April 15, 2025 Page 6 Bryce Shearen said the Master Plan will include some general information acknowledging that development but that will be separate from this process. 4. REPORT A. Council Liaison Update Council Liaison Rousseau shared a project from the Chippewa Middle School students called Letter to a Legislator. The letter to her stated that Cummings Park needs to be remodeled to make it fun for all ages, instead of ages under 7. The letter said they used to love to go to that park and use the playground equipment. A remodel made it more child friendly and completely took out the fun of the playground for older kids. They are requesting that the City Council budget accordingly to remodel and rebuild it to make the playground fun for all ages. She thought there could be a ninja course or something geared toward older kids. Council Liaison Rousseau said she received information from a resident that on Tuesday, May 30th from 1:30-3:30pm at Johannah Shores they are hosting its first inaugural Community Affair. The resident recommended that PTRC consider hosting a booth. It’s free and may be an opportunity to recruit for Adopt-A-Spot. Council Liaison Rousseau said Touch A Truck is on the same day as Island Lake Elementary School’s Carnival. Council Liaison Rousseau thanked the new members for joining the committee. She also thanked Committee Member Jacobson who just joined the Planning Commission, as well, while still serving on the PTRC. Council Liaison Rousseau said the Council approved a resolution supporting Mow Less May. The Committee and Commission Code of Conduct was approved, as well. She updated that Ramsey County approved a sales agreement with Ryan Companies to purchase the 40-acre Outlot A in Rice Creek Commons. They are anticipating a 157,000 sq.ft. advanced technology project for ten of the acres. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Trail and Parks Projects Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said there hasn’t been much change since the last meeting. He updated that Arden Hills is coordinating with the City of Roseville and Ramsey County to install a trail on Hamline Avenue at the southern border of the City. There is a segment of trail that would connect our existing trail on Hamline Avenue that extends to Lake Josephine Road in Roseville. There is just a short segment of trail. There are water main improvements we are doing with Roseville and Ramsey County is redoing the roadway so it was ideal timing to include installing a trail. There will be an Open House at Autumn Grove Park on May 1st from 6- 7pm.