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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – April 15, 2025 Page 10 <br /> <br />Committee Member Julius said community builds are popular in other communities. There are <br />ways to offset some of the costs. She thinks people will step up, if asked. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Rousseau said Boston Scientific built a dog park for Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Committee Member Julius wondered if they would build a teen appropriate feature. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said that is an option that is being looked <br />at. He shared that Council approved the hiring of the Parks and Recreation Manager. She will <br />begin on May 5th. The option of coordinating community builds will be more feasible when she <br />is here to guide and coordinate those efforts. <br /> <br />Chair Dietz asked when Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen would like <br />feedback on this item. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said sooner is better than later. If the PTRC <br />would like to digest this and come back at the next meeting to make a recommendation, that <br />would be okay. <br /> <br />Chair Dietz agreed. He proposed that everyone think about it and put it on the agenda for the <br />next meeting. <br /> <br />Committee Member Olson asked if there were any resources where committee members could <br />research options including the cost. <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Johnson says that is difficult because they don’t tell you the price. It’s <br />not like online shopping where you add to cart. Typically the vendor will provide a quote based <br />on what you request. You may be able to get a general idea by searching online, but specific <br />feature pricing from a vendor, probably won’t be available. <br /> <br />Committee Member Ahmed said she is in the lighting business. She would be willing to get a <br />price estimate on the time control lights. She has a meeting with her team this week and she will <br />ask. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen is not opposed to that. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Rousseau said there have been conversations that PTRC needs additional <br />funding. There have been considerations for an Earth Day event, the Tree Trust that was <br />presented at a previous meeting and seeds or other things. How would PTRC go about requesting <br />that funds be budgeted for these types of events? When would that information need to be <br />provided? Who would receive the request? <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said PTRC should move to make a <br />recommendation for the specific activities, tasks or events. It would be helpful if there is an