Laserfiche WebLink
Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 19, 2010 <br />Page 2 <br />Chair Peck asked if it was the committee's responsibility to help recruit volunteers and to <br />oversee the maintenance of the gardens. Ms. Olson indicated if the committee could <br />come up with an idea to help assist with the maintenance of the park gardens; it would be <br />of great help. Committee Member Scott suggested having an "Adopt a Garden <br />Program." The committee members were in consensus and felt it was a good idea to get <br />residents to volunteer to maintain the gardens. Backup Council Liaison Holden <br />suggested they could have a garden contest and give an award for the nicest garden. Ms. <br />Olson indicated she would try to get some of the past volunteers involved and have an <br />"Adopt a Garden" program. <br />Ms. Olson indicated she asked the County if they would allow benches or be interested in <br />contributing benches along the Elmer L. Andersen trail /corridor. She did look at the <br />1,000 Active Bench Program through Active Living Ramsey County and found it was not <br />cost - effective because of their guidelines. Ms. Olson informed that the program is being <br />revamped because of lack of interest and she will then again review the guidelines to see <br />if it is something they may want to look at for the Elmer L. Andersen corridor. Ms. <br />Olson indicated if the guidelines are still not cost - effective after being revamped benches <br />from the Bench Implementation Plan can be used for the corridor. <br />Committee member Straumann asked if Ramsey County had funded for only one sign. <br />Ms. Olson indicated that was correct. Chair Peck indicated he felt it would be nice to <br />have some kind of designation at E2. Ms. Olson stated Ramsey County mentioned that in <br />the future they may be interested in funding for a smaller sign. Discussion ensued about <br />additional trail signage in areas of the City trails that are not marked well or confusing. <br />Ms Olson suggested possibly having this incorporated as part of an Eagle Scout Project. <br />Mr. Kramlinger informed that there are some laminated graphics suitable for outdoors <br />that could be used for the signage. Chair Peck asked Guest Kramlinger if he could <br />forward the name of the product and he would let Ms. Olson and Derrek Hames know. <br />Chair Peck thanked Ms. Olson for the wonderful job she did coordinating the Ceremony. <br />B. Buckthorn Removal Day — October 30, 2010 — 9:00 am — 1:00 pm <br />Ms. Olson reported that Hazelnut Park is the site that has been selected for the Buckthorn <br />Removal Day. Plans are to start by the hockey rink and then to continue around the <br />trails. Ms. Olson stated she will be sending a letter to the residents in the neighborhood <br />inviting them to help and would also send a flyer to the committee members outlining the <br />details. <br />C. Project Updates <br />1. Safe Routes to School Activities: <br />Ms. Olson reported the Elmer L. Andersen Safe Routes to School trail is essentially <br />complete and the contractor is now working on a punch list of repairs /improvements <br />that need to be made. Non - infrastructure improvements included a Walk-To-School <br />Day where the entire school walked the trail and which they are planning to do <br />annually. She informed the committee that the Phy Ed teacher is having her students <br />run a portion of the trail daily and is using the $1,000 they received with the project <br />