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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – March 18, 2025 Page 6 <br /> <br />Committee Member Olson said she is excited about all the new offerings from the recreation <br />program this summer. <br /> <br />Committee Member Seemann wanted to discuss page 7 of the maintenance plan. She is <br />concerned about the way the trees are mulched along Highway 96. There shouldn't be any mulch <br />within 6 inches of the trunk. <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Johnson will make Public Works aware. <br /> <br />Committee Member Seemann noted that on page 9 it talks about buckthorn and invasive <br />species removals. She wonders if volunteers can develop a plan for Chatham Park for the follow <br />up spraying and replanting. <br /> <br />Chair Deitz agrees. He likes more visibility of what is happening at Floral Park with Great River <br />Greening. It would be nice to learn what the plans are in advance to determine if volunteers are <br />needed. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Rousseau said there is a web page dedicated to this project and they post <br />regular updates. <br /> <br />Committee Member Seemann asked if there are signs indicating where the sledding hill is at <br />Hazelnut Park. Her daughter wasn’t aware of where the designated sledding hill is because <br />everyone uses the hill to the ice rink. <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Johonson thought Public Works removed some debris from the bottom <br />of the hill. <br /> <br />Committee members thought having signage for the designated sledding hill would be helpful <br />for residents. <br /> <br />Chair Dietz noted there is a good sledding hill at Floral Park and that isn’t indicated in the park <br />guide. <br /> <br />Committee Member Olson asked if volunteers are needed for the egg hunt or Touch a Truck. <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Johonson said he is set for the Touch a Truck event but he could use <br />some volunteers for the Spring Egg Hunt. <br /> <br />Committee Member Seemann asked if they would be collecting the empty eggs again. She <br />thinks it’s a great idea to save money. She thought that could reduce the price a little for <br />participants. <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Johnson said the eggs aren’t the only considerations for event pricing. <br />The cost of everything is going up. He thinks the price point is okay.