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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-14 PTRCAPPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10 -21 -14 PTRC Minutes 10 -22 -14 MINUTES.PDF NEW BUSINESS PTRC Sub Committee Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Ice Rinks (Scheduled To Open December 8th) Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF Winter Recreation Guide Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Other New Business UNFINISHED BUSINESS Adopt A Garden (Floral Park) Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Pickle Ball Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Other Unfinished Business REPORTS City Council Report Dave McClung, Council Liaison Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer NEXT MEETING To Be Determined ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: John Van Valkenburg and Phil Kramlinger Committee Members: Cindy Garretson Don Messerly Chuck Michaelson Nancy O'Malley Harold Petersen Steve Scott Jennifer Stephens Rich Straumann Matt Trites Council Liaison: Dave McClung Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee November 18, 2014 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 2.A. Documents: 3. 3.A. Documents: 3.B. Documents: 3.C. Documents: 3.D. 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. 5. 5.A. 5.B. 6. 6.A. APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES10-21 -14 PTRC Minutes10-22 -14 MINUTES.PDFNEW BUSINESSPTRC Sub CommitteeSara Grant, Recreation ProgrammerMEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDFIce Rinks (Scheduled To Open December 8th)Sara Grant, Recreation ProgrammerMEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF Winter Recreation Guide Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Other New Business UNFINISHED BUSINESS Adopt A Garden (Floral Park) Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Pickle Ball Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Other Unfinished Business REPORTS City Council Report Dave McClung, Council Liaison Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer NEXT MEETING To Be Determined ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:John Van Valkenburg andPhil KramlingerCommittee Members:Cindy GarretsonDon Messerly Chuck MichaelsonNancy O'MalleyHarold Petersen Steve Scott Jennifer StephensRich Straumann Matt Trites Council Liaison:Dave McClung Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee November 18, 2014 6:30 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.2.A.Documents:3.3.A.Documents:3.B.Documents: 3.C. Documents: 3.D. 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. 5. 5.A. 5.B. 6. 6.A. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Co-Chair Van Valkenburg called the October 21, 2014, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:31 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Co-Chair John Van Valkenburg and Committee Members Harold Petersen, Jennifer Stephens, Chuck Michaelson, Matt Trites, Nancy O’Malley, Phil Kramlinger, Steve Scott. OTHERS PRESENT: Staff Liaison Sara Grant, Council Liaison Dave McClung (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), and Tina Kulzer (Communications Committee). ABSENT: Committee Members Cindy Garretson, Don Messerly, and Rich Straumann. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Co-Chair Van Valkenburg motioned to approve the agenda seconded by Committee Member Petersen. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 17, 2014 and September 16, 2014 MOTION: Committee Member Petersen motioned to approve the June 17, 2014 minutes as submitted seconded by Committee Member Michaelson. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). Committee Member O’Malley asked that the words but questioned the cost be eliminated at the end of the 3rd sentence in the last paragraph on page 1. Committee Member Petersen asked that the last sentence of paragraph 5 on page 4 be amended to read Staff will check to see what it would take to establish new grass. MOTION: Committee Member Scott motioned to approve the September 16, 2014 minutes as amended seconded by Committee Member O’Malley. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Communications Committee – Tina Kulzer Tina Kulzer provided a brief background stating she joined the Communications Committee in April and had suggested doing a series of park articles for the newsletter. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 Page 2 She commented that her first article was an overview of the parks, the second article was on Hazelnut Park, and now she is finishing up an article on Cummings Park. Ms. Kulzer indicated the purpose of her visit is to see what kind of information the PTRC members might have on the parks and to find out what they, as a committee, would like the articles to communicate to residents and if they have any ideas about certain projects coming up in terms of renovations. She indicated that she has been looking for some historical information on each park and is getting information from the residents of Arden Hills and other information from City records. Committee Member O’Malley suggested Mr. Kulzer ask the elderly residents for history on the parks as they might have more information. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg asked Ms. Kulzer to forward her contact information to Ms. Grant so she can then disperse to them. Ms. Kulzer commented that she would give Ms. Grant her contact information and send anything pertinent to her. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg asked Ms. Kulzer to let the PTRC know which park she is writing on, one or two months in advance, so they can get information to her. Council Liaison McClung questioned whether the committee had discussed establishing a liaison. Ms. Stephens indicated she would be willing to act as liaison and suggested Ms. Grant email the park evaluation summary to Ms. Kulzer as it lists the improvements that are scheduled for each park. Mr. McClung recommended that Ms. Kulzer not write about the parks by quadrant but rather on a pre-season basis to get people interested in the parks. He also stated that there are also non-park specific items that they would like to make residents aware of via the newsletter. Ms. Kulzer indicated any items would need to be reviewed by the Communications Committee before being included in the newsletter and any items could be sent to her and she could present them to the Communications Committee. B. Review of PTRC March 2014 Goals Co-Chair Kramlinger recapped that the PTRC did their goals last spring and that the attention was mainly focused on TCAAP. He suggested they revisit the goals to see if anyone has any sub items related to the goals that they are interested in including. He also recapped that the committee discussed the Park Tour Evaluation results at the last meeting and that there would be further discussion tonight. Mr. Kramlinger suggested the PTRC take the results from the Community Survey Analysis that was done in 2013. He stated from the comments in the survey his main interests are safety and access to trails and he would like to rekindle that goal. Council Liaison McClung suggested the committee take an in depth look at the results of the survey and draw out some conclusions and action items that they can bring to Council. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg suggested they have a subcommittee that does the in depth analysis and then come back to the committee for discussion. Committee Member O’Malley offered to do the analysis. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg asked Ms. O’Malley to send an email to the other members to see if anyone else was interested on being on the subcommittee. Co-Chair Kramlinger suggested that all members review the comments from the survey. Committee Member Stephens asked Ms. Grant to email her the Community Survey Analysis as the survey was taken before she joined the PTRC. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 Page 3 Co-Chair Kramlinger pointed out that the committee has not done any work on the Trail Development Analysis. He stated that one resident commented there was no adequate way for her children to safely either walk or ride their bikes from their neighborhood to downtown Arden Hills and he felt that should be looked at. Mr. McClung reported that there will be a lot of trails potentially coming up in the next couple of years. He stated that there will be pedestrian facilities with the redevelopment of County Road E and the 51 bridge, there will be a trail or sidewalk from the Pine Tree Building up Pine Tree Drive to connect to the improvements on County Road E, and then over across the bridge down to Snelling by Bethel. Mr. McClung suggested the PTRC look at the priorities list and roll that, as well as connections for the TCAAP trail, into their 2015 work plan. Co- Chair Van Valkenburg commented that all members are invited to attend the subcommittee meetings and felt a subcommittee reports section should be added to future agendas. Co-Chair Kramlinger commented that the committee’s final priority is the TCAAP park development. He indicated that it was suggested that someone from the PTRC go to some of the TCAAP/JDA meetings. Council Liaison McClung stated that at this point the JDA meetings are not doing a lot as the JDA is waiting for the master plan to get done. He stated the master plan with maps showing land use and zoning regulations needs to get done by the end of the year, so that once clean-up is done, building can start. Mr. McClung indicated that developers will bring their plans to the JDA and City staff will review and make recommendations to the JDA. Council Liaison McClung also indicated the PTRC will be getting more involved after the first of the year in terms of what they want to see in TCAAP. C. Adopt a Garden Ms. Grant provided the members with information from other cities that have an Adopt a Garden Program. She suggested using Brooklyn Center’s program as a guide for the Arden Hills Adopt a Garden Program. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg recapped that the committee had been trying to find solutions on how to maintain the gardens and that Committee Member O’Malley brought up the idea of an Adopt a Garden. Committee Member O’Malley stated she feels the Adopt a Garden is a good idea and suggested placing a flyer in the utility bills to see if any residents are interested in volunteering. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg mentioned that for Floral Park they are now looking at some pollinator type gardens and have talked to a U of M student group called Buzz who do pollinator landscape designs. He stated Buzz does design consultation at a cost of $50 an hour and estimates it would take approximately two hours for the consultation. He stated if Buzz did the full design and also did the plantings it would take between 10-25 hours. He indicated that possibly Buzz could do the design consultation and from there they could figure out how to get the manpower or funding for flowers, etc. It was suggested the committee work with the Foundation and see if residents wanted to make a donation to the Foundation that would be dedicated for the gardens or get a community group to Adopt a Garden. The members liked the idea of placing a flyer in the utility bills and also felt it should be coordinated with an article in the newsletter. It was also suggested placing flyers at City Hall, hanging flyers at the local businesses, and passing them out at the schools. Committee Member Stephens indicated she would be happy to work on a Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 Page 4 flyer. Ms. Stephens also suggested the back of the flyer state that the committee is looking for someone who knows about pollinating gardens and perennials. Committee Member O’Malley asked if they could at least get the design from the U of M. Council Liaison McClung indicated this would have to go to Council. Co-Chair Van Valkenburg suggested they first see if anyone wanted to donate to the Foundation for the pollinating garden and that they get the design this fall and then plant in the spring. Council Liaison McClung stated that there is local group of Master Gardners that they have worked with in the past and maybe the committee could get some assistance or ideas from them. Discussion ensued and the committee was in consensus on placing an article in the newsletter asking for donations, pollinating plants, or other options on donating. D. Pickle Ball Co-Chair Van Valkenburg indicated that there is interest in the community on having a pickle ball court and asked for the committee’s input about getting some dedicated pickle ball courts or having tennis courts configured so they are dual-purpose courts. He stated that other communities around Arden Hills have taken tennis courts and added the pickle ball outlines so that they are a dual-purpose court of tennis and pickle ball. Committee Member Michaelson reported that Shoreview has actually added specific pickle ball courts. Ms. Grant indicated that Arden Hills residents can play the Shoreview Community Center for $3. Council Liaison McClung suggested the committee do some research on what needs to be done to configure a tennis court for pickleball, what is done with the nets since the pickle ball nets are shorter, and the costs associated with that. He stated if they wanted to get specific pickle ball courts that would need to be put in the budget. Committee Member Michaelson indicated he would volunteer to be part of a subcommittee to do the research. Mr. McClung commented that if it’s not that expensive to modify a tennis court they pick a court and do a year trial to see if residents are interested. He stated that after they get the results back they can then bring to Council. E. Other New Business None 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Park Tour Evaluation Discussion Ms. Grant indicated she discussed the different improvements the committee thought needed to be done right away with Public Works Director Maurer and Public Works Superintendent Mooney. Ms. Grant commented that she did order eight metal basketball nets which are sturdier, at a cost of $54 a net, and that they have been placed at various parks. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 Page 5 Staff Liaison Grant stated that she also had discussion with Public Works Director Maurer and Public Works Superintendent Mooney about a sign for Arden Manor and that they felt from a budgeting standpoint, and because very few residents other than Arden Manor residents use that park, a sign was not necessary. Council Liaison McClung indicated he felt they needed to have some way to designate it as an Arden Hills park so residents there feel like they are part of the community and that they know the park is not being maintained by the owners of the park, but by the City. Discussion ensued and the committee was in consensus on moving forward with some kind of signage, possibly one of the brown park signs. Ms. Grant indicated she did check with Public Works and they have not been keeping any record of when the backboards and hoops were replaced. She stated that she has asked them to start keeping a log of when hoops and backboards are replaced. Ms. Grant commented that Public Works Director Maurer indicated the PTRC could replace some of the backboards. Ms. Grant stated that she researched the cost of the basketball hoops and they are around $1,500 for the actual pole structure. Committee Member Michaelson indicated he felt the committee should get a plan in place if not all hoops are able to be replaced. Ms. Grant indicated that Public Works is continuing to seed and fertilize at Valentine Park, but that the grass will not be up to standard for a year or two. Staff Liaison Grant indicated she has asked Public Works to replace the wood chips at Crepeau since they have not been replaced for at least five years. Staff Liaison Grant mentioned that she talked to Public Works Director Maurer regarding the Floral Park gardens but has since decided to table that until they get further information on the pollinating gardens. Ms. Grant informed that Public Works Director Maurer stated he is okay with removal of the fence at Freeway Park but did comment that Councilmember Holmes is adamant on keeping the fence. He asked Ms. Grant to contact Ms. Holmes to find out exactly what her concerns are in having the fence removed and to express the committee’s interest in removing it in order to clean up the area. Council Liaison McClung stated they may need to put together a proposal and bring to Council and then have Council make a decision. Committee Member Trites indicated he feels the fencing is a barrier between recreation and the highway as there is a recreation area in one spot and highway traffic a couple feet away. He indicated he feels the traffic is very busy and the fence acts as a safety barrier. Committee Member Trites suggested they think of some other type of safety barrier that would not be such an eye sore. Council Liaison McClung suggested Ms. Grant first talk to Councilmember Holmes to find out exactly what her concerns are with the removal of the fence, and then they could discuss at the next meeting to see where the committee wants to go from there. Staff Liaison Grant informed that she talked to Public Works Superintendent Mooney about the overgrown brush at Perry Park and that Public Works will be taking care of that. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 Page 6 Committee Member Trites mentioned that when leaving the compost site, there is a blind spot on the left side because of overgrown brush. He questioned whether this is a concern of the City or Ramsey County. Ms. Grant commented that she believes it is a concern of Ramsey County but that she will check to make sure and then let him know. Committee Member Trites asked Ms. Stephens what she was actually referring to regarding Karth Lake and the trail needing some work. Ms. Stephens commented that there are paths leading to Karth Lake from Cummings Park and that there is no landing down by the lake and because there is no real path it could potentially be dangerous. She suggested possibly doing some clearing of the foliage so that the lake can be seen. Mr. McClung commented that if too much of an improvement is made then ADA requirements will probably need to be looked at and it could potentially become a very expensive project. B. Arden Hills Fall Clean Up Day – Saturday, October 25th Ms. Grant reminded the committee that the Arden Hills Fall Clean-Up Day is this coming Saturday, October 25th, and asked that the committee members meet at City Hall at 9:00 a.m., if planning on attending. She informed that on Friday Public Works would start cutting down the foliage and that on Saturday they could work on loading the foliage into the trucks. Ms. Grant indicated she is going to also put the information on the Arden Hills Hillbillies site and the Arden Hills website. She stated she will also provide vests, gloves, donuts and water for everyone. C. Other Unfinished Business Committee Member Scott recapped that he had expressed interest in being the liaison between the Arden Hills Foundation and the PTRC and that he did get an invite from Kim Tamble informing him the Foundation was meeting on Wednesday night. He indicated he assumed the meeting was at Perkins as previously mentioned but no one from the Foundation was there. He stated he will contact them to see where they are currently meeting so he can attend the next meeting. 5. REPORTS A. City Council Report Council Liaison McClung reported that at the last meeting in September, Council approved a preliminary tax levy for 2015. He informed that the truth in taxation hearing is currently set for December 8 and invited the committee members to attend if they were interested in providing comments on the levy and budget for next year. Council Liaison McClung indicated that Council approved the installation of a Gateway sign at Cleveland and County Road D which they hope to have put in by the end of the year. He indicated because of some easement restrictions the sign will be lower than the other signs and because it will be internally lit it will be green with white cutouts. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 Page 7 Mr. McClung stated that for the County Road E improvements, Council set an easement hearing in November for the businesses along County Road E and that Council will most likely authorize going forward with the improvements. He just wanted to remind the committee members that County Road E would then be under construction and the bridge would be out. Committee Member Michaelson asked on the status of the curb cutting and repaving for Gramsie Road. Mr. McClung informed that the repaving and curb cutting is in next year’s PMP and that all the information would be presented in the neighborhood meeting this fall/early winter. Mr. McClung reported that improvements in 2015 would be to the intersection of F and Lexington, the bridge over County Road E and 51, 96 and 35W and County Road F into New Brighton. He indicated that improvements in 2016 would be to the E2 Bridge into New Brighton and County Road H. Council Liaison McClung stated that he could be contacted if any members had questions regarding TCAAP. B. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Report Staff Liaison Grant recapped that the Clean-Up Day is this coming Saturday morning and that she is holding the Halloween Boo Bash at City Hall that evening. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member O’Malley moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m., seconded by Committee Member Stephens. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. DATE: November 18, 2014 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Grant – Recreation Programmer SUBJECT: PTRC Sub Committee Background At the last PTRC meeting held on Tuesday, October 21st PTRC Members thought it would be a good idea to create a Sub Committee. Please speak with Nancy O’Malley if you would like to be on the Sub Committee. The Sub Committee will be more involved with the planning and implementing of ideas from the community. Requested Action Council Member McClung would like the Sub Committee to take a look at the Community Survey results and draw out some conclusions and action items that they can bring to Council. Attachments: Attachment A: Community Survey Results AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: November 18, 2014 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Grant – Recreation Programmer SUBJECT: Outdoor Ice Rinks Background The City of Arden Hills Outdoor Ice Rinks are scheduled to open on Monday, December 8th. The rinks will be open to the public Monday-Friday 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 8:30 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The Outdoor Ice Rinks give members of the Arden Hills Community a place to take their families to enjoy some outdoor winter activities. Requested Action Spread the word to your friends and neighbors about the rinks opening. We would like to have a great turn out this year at all of our rinks! Attachments: Attachment A: Outdoor Ice Rinks Attachment B: Map and hours of Rinks AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM Ice Rink Locations and Hours Hockey & General Skating Cummings Park (1220 Cummings Park Drive) – Pleasure Rink Only Freeway Park (1370 West County Road E at Highway 51) Hazelnut Park (3301 New Brighton Road) Perry Park (3700 New Brighton Road) – Hockey Rink Only Warming House Hours Monday- Friday 4:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Vacation and Holiday Hours December 22,23,26,29,30 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. New Year’s Day 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Day (Jan 19) 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. President’s Day (Feb 16) 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. All shelters will be closed on Christmas Day. Outdoor Ice Rinks will be open from December 8 – February 16 Dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Rinks will be closed if the temperature is -20 degrees Fahrenheit, and/or the wind chill is -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice Rink Rental Outdoor rinks are available for rental. Charges for rink usage after normal hours are $28 per hour for both residents and non-residents. During regular rink hours, rinks CANNOT BE RENTED OR RESERVED, with the exception of youth hockey associations who may schedule practice time for a maximum of two hours per week. All after-hour rentals must have an Arden Hills Rink Attendant on site. A damage deposit is required for all rentals. Call Sara at 651-792-7845 to schedule. DATE: November 18, 2014 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Grant – Recreation Programmer SUBJECT: Winter Recreation Guide Background The Arden Hills Winter Recreation Guide is hot off the pr ess. All of Arden Hills’s residents should have received the new 2014/2015 Arden Hills Winter Recreation Guide. The Winter Recreation Guide is filled with lots of activities for all ages. Take a look at some of the new classes Arden Hills Parks and Recreation will be offering this winter. Requested Action None Attachments: Attachment A: Winter Recreation Guide AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM Register Online at www.cityofardenhills.org Inside this Issue Ice Rink Locations & Hours ............... 2 Ice Skating/Hockey Lessons Holiday/Special Events ..................... 3 Before & After School Programs ....... 3-4 Dance ................................................ 5 Volleyball League .............................. 6 Enrichment Classes Adult Activities ........................ 7-8 Employment ............................ 8 Special Recognition Registration Forms .................. 9-10 Map .......................................... 11 Office Information ................... 12 Association Information 2 Ice Skating Clinic Learn to ice skate during your holiday vacation! Instruction in skating fundamentals. Equipment needed: skates, helmet (hockey or bike) Ages 4 & up ● $32 resident, $37 non-resident Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 17 Session I: 14WYIC00 Ages 4-6 Mon/Tue/Mon/Tue Dec 22, 23, 29, 30 ● 9:00 - 9:45 am Cummings Park Session II: 14WYIC01 Ages 7 & Up Mon/Tue/Mon/Tue Dec 22, 23, 29, 30 ● 10:00 - 10:45 am Cummings Park Session III: 14WYIC02 Ages 4-6 Mon/Tue/Mon/Tue Dec 22, 23, 29, 30 ● 11:00 am - 11:45 pm Cummings Park Ice Skating Lessons Lace up for some fun learning. Bring your own skates and explore the basics of ice skating. Equipment needed: skates, helmet (hockey or bike) Ages 4 & up ● $40 resident, $45 non-resident Registration Deadline: Monday, December 29 Beginner 15WYIL00 Saturdays ● 9:30 - 10:30 am January 3 - January 31 Cummings Park Advanced Beginner 15WYIL01 Saturdays ● 10:40 - 11:40 am January 3 - January 31 Cummings Park Co-Rec Hockey Skills Are you a beginner looking for some fun? This program is for you because it combines game playing time with basic instruction in skating, passing and shooting. Equipment needed: skates, hockey stick, gloves, helmet and sweatpants. Shin pads are recommended. Some skating ability is desired. Grades K-3 ● $40 resident, $45 non-resident Registration Deadline: Monday, December 29 15WYHS00 Saturdays ● 10:00 - 11:00 am January 3 - January 31 Perry Park Hockey Rink Hockey & General Skating Cummings Park (Pleasure Rink Only) 1220 Wyncrest Court Freeway Park 1370 West County Road E at Hwy 51 Hazelnut Park 3301 New Brighton Road Perry Park (Hockey Rink Only) 3700 New Brighton Road Outdoor rinks will be open from December 8 thru February 16. DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS. Rinks will be closed if the temperature is –20 degrees Fahrenheit, and/or the wind chill is –20 degrees Fahrenheit. Warming House Hours MONDAY - FRIDAY: ........ 4:30 - 8:30 PM SATURDAY: ...................... 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM SUNDAY: ........................... 1:00 - 7:00 PM Vacation and Holiday Hours Dec 22, 23, 26, 29,30 ........................ 10:00 am - 8:30 pm Christmas Eve .................................. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm New Year’s Eve ................................ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm New Year’s Day ................................ 10:00 am - 8:30 pm Martin Luther King Day (Jan 19) .... 10:00 am - 8:30 pm President’s Day (Feb 16) ................. 10:00 am - 8:30 pm Ice Rink Rental Outdoor rinks are available for rental. Charges for rink usage after normal hours are $28 per hour for both residents and non-residents. During regular rink hours, rinks CANNOT BE RENTED OR RESERVED, with the exception of youth hockey associations who may schedule practice time for a maximum of two hours per week. All after-hour rentals must have an Arden Hills rink attendant on site. A damage deposit is required for all rentals. Call Sara at 651.792.7845 to schedule. ALL SHELTERS WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY. Holiday Gift Making Class Spread some holiday cheer as you create hand made gifts for your loved ones . . . just in time for the holidays. Grades K–5 ● $15 per child Session I: 14WYHG00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 10 Wednesday, December 17 4:05 - 5:35 pm Valentine Hills Elem School, Art Room (Room 123) Session II: 14WYHG01 Registration Deadline: Friday, December 12 Friday, December 19 3:30 - 5:00 pm Island Lake Elem School, Art Room Gingerbread Houses Do you like cookies and can- dy? Do you like them together? Create a yummy gingerbread house that you decorate with candy! Grades K-5 ● $15 per child Session I: 14WYGH00 Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 11 Thursday, December 18 4:05 - 5:35 pm Valentine Hills Elem School, Art Room (Room 123) Session II: 14WYGH01 Registration Deadline: Monday, December 8 Monday, December 15 3:30 - 5:00 pm Island Lake Elem School, Room 105 Letter From Santa Enjoy this opportunity to receive a letter from Santa mailed directly to your child. This letter, written in simple, easy to read language, is a thrilling surprise for any child. It will come in an envelope with Santa’s name and return address in the corner, addressed directly to your child. Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 11 14WYLS00 Cost: $4 per child Breakfast With Santa That jolly old elf wants to eat breakfast with you! Join us for a North Pole breakfast of donuts and juice. We’ll sing holiday songs, make crafts, play holiday games and best of all...talk to Santa! Children two and under are welcome free of charge, but must register. Ages 3–10 ● $15 per one parent/child pair $5 per additional child or adult Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please indicate all children attending on registration form. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 17 14WYBS00 Saturday, December 20 10:30 am - 12:15 pm Arden Hills City Hall All Island Lake sport classes are offered in cooperation with Shoreview Parks and Recreation Dodgeball Get ready to burn some energy before school starts. We will have fun playing different types of dodgeball. Who’s ready for some Dr. Ball, trench, knock over the cone and many more!! Your child will be begging to take this class! Grades 2-5 ● $38 15WYDB00 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 20 Mondays ● 8:05 - 9:05 am January 26 - March 2 Valentine Hills Elem School, Gym Sports Games Jump, catch, dribble & kick. Children will learn about sports and develop skills. Sports include: soccer, floor hockey, kickball and others. Age 4 years - Kindergarten ● $38 15WYSG00 Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23 Thursdays ● 4:40 - 5:40 pm January 22 - March 5 (No Class 2/19) Island Lake Elem School, W Gym 4 Basketball So you want to be the next Lebron James? Learn the fundamentals of basketball and play in some games each class period. We provide the instruction and equipment. The kids provide the desire to learn and have fun. Grades 1-5 ● $40 Grades 3-5 15WYBB00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 21 Wednesdays ● 8:05 - 9:05 am January 28 - March 4 Valentine Hills Elem School, Gym Grades 1-3 Session I: 15WYBB01 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 21 Mondays ● 3:30 - 4:30 pm January 26 - March 9 (No Class 2/16) Island Lake Elem School, W Gym Session II: 15WYBB02 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 21 Tuesdays ● 4:05 - 5:05 pm January 27 - March 3 (No Class 2/17) Valentine Hills Elem School, Gym Soccer Get a kick out of winter! Work on the fundamentals of soccer in a supportive, fun setting. Good sportsmanship is emphasized. Grades 1-3 ● $40 15WYSO00 Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23 Thursdays ● 3:30 - 4:30 pm January 22 - March 5 (No Class 2/19) Island Lake Elem School, W Gym Creative Writing Class Do you enjoy writing? If so...sign up for this creative writing class. You will get to be the author of your very own hard cover book or comic book adventure! At the first class you will be able to choose your book cover! Get ready to create! Grades 1-5 ● $44 Session I: 15WYCW00 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 13 Tuesdays ● 4:05 - 5:05 pm January 20 - February 17 Valentine Hills Elem School, IMC Session II: 15WYCW01 Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23 Fridays ● 3:30 - 4:30 pm January 30 - February 27 Island Lake Elem School, IMC Winter Wonderland Winter is full of artistic moments. Come join the fun as we celebrate winter by creating snowy and “cool” projects. All materials are provided and participants take everything they make home! Grades K-5 ● $38 15WYWW00 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 20 Tuesdays ● 4:05 - 5:05 pm January 27 - February 24 Valentine Hills Elem School, Art Room (Room 123) Beginning Scrapbooking Have you recently gone on a vacation and want to use those pictures to remember your trip? Do you play sports and have team photos you want to create a sports page with? Join us for this beginning scrapbooking class. Please bring 10-15 pictures that you can use to create your special memory book! Grades K-5 ● $44 Session I: 15WYSB00 Registration Deadline: Friday, January 2 Wednesdays ● 3:30 - 4:30 pm January 28 - February 25 Island Lake Art Room Session II: 15WYSB01 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 21 Mondays ● 4:05 - 5:05 pm January 26 - March 2 (no class 2/16) Valentine Hills Art Room All Island Lake sport classes are offered in cooperation with Shoreview Parks and Recreation Sign Up Early! Enrollment Is Limited! Registrations are taken after the deadline only as space allows. Before School After School Hop N Tots Creative Dance with Tap Here’s a class for kids with energy to spare! Have fun with rhythm and movement while exercising your body. Students will be introduced to basic beginning tap and ballet techniques. Tap and ballet shoes are required and will be available for purchase the first week of class, if needed, (tap $20, ballet $16, shoe buttons $3). Ages 3-4 $74 resident, $79 non-resident (plus costume fee - due at first class) Registration Deadline: Friday, January 2 15WYDA00 Tuesdays ● 5:30 - 6:15 pm January 6 - April 14 (No Class 3/10 or 3/17) Arden Hills City Hall - Community Rm Creative Dance with Tap This isn’t your ordinary dance class! We use scarves, pom-poms and rhythm instruments to explore and experience dance. We will introduce beginning tap throughout this session. Tap and ballet shoes are required and will be available for purchase the first week of class, if needed, (tap $20, ballet $16, shoe buttons $3). Ages 5-Kindergarten $74 resident, $79 non-resident (plus costume fee - due at first class) Registration Deadline: Friday, January 2 15WYDA101 Tuesdays ● 6:15 - 7:00 pm January 6 - April 14 (No Class 2/18, 3/11 or 3/18) Arden Hills City Hall - Community Rm Tap, Jazz and Ballet Learn the basics of tap, jazz and ballet in a fun, relaxed environment. Tap and ballet shoes are required and will be available for purchase the first week of class, if needed, (tap $20, ballet $16, shoe buttons $3). Grades 1-3 $74 resident, $79 non-resident (plus costume fee - due at first class) Registration Deadline: Friday, January 2 15WYDA02 Grades 1-3 Tuesdays ● 7:00 - 7:45 pm January 6 - April 14 Arden Hills City Hall - Community Rm DO NOT FORGET END OF YEAR RECITAL THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2015 Please Note: These classes will end with a spring dance recital! Dance costumes are an additional fee ($50 - includes tights) and need to be purchased at the first class. Measurements will be taken the first day of class. 6 Winter Girls Volleyball League Recreational league play for girls grades 4-8. This instructional league will teach girls the basic skills, rules, and strategies of the fun and exciting game of volleyball. Program consists of one practice and one game each week. Games and practices will last for one hour. Game and practice times will vary each week. Tuesdays will be between 5:30-8:30 pm and Saturdays between 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Players will receive a t-shirt. This league is run in cooperation with Shoreview Parks and Recreation. Grades 4-8 ♦ $48 resident, $53 non -resident Registration Deadline: Monday, December 1. Registrations submitted after the December 1 deadline will be subject to availability and no special friend requests are accepted after the deadline.  You may request to be on a team with a friend, but that friend must request you as well. One special request per player, no chain requests will be allowed. All teammate requests must be submitted by December 1. There is no guarantee that special friend requests can be honored.  No requests, roster change, or refunds will be honored after the December 1 deadline.  A volunteer coach will contact you with the time of your first practice in late December after the coaches meeting. A detailed schedule for the whole season will be given out at the first practice.  Every attempt is made to organize teams by school or neighborhoods. LEAGUES Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings; January 3-February 28 Turtle Lake Elementary Setters, Grades 4-5 14WYVL00 Spikers, Grades 6-8 14WYVL01 Volunteer coaches are needed for the Girls Volleyball League. If you sign up to be a coach, your child’s registration fee will be waived (one child per team coached). Please complete the box on the registration form if you are interested in coaching. COACHES MEETING Wednesday, December 17 6:00 - 7:00 pm Shoreview Community Center Island Lake Room Babysitting Clinic Learn how to become the kind of babysitter parents can really trust. This course covers the fundamentals of childcare including first aid, sitter safety, accident prevention and nutrition. Whether you’re an experienced babysitter or just starting out, this clinic will benefit you. Participants receive a certificate of completion and super sitter first aid manual and resource guide. Grades 4-7 ● $40 resident, $45 non -resident Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 22 15WYBC00 Thursdays ● 3:30 - 5:00 pm January 29 - February 12 Island Lake IMC Regular Senior Afternoon Activities Shoreview Community Center (December, January, February) 500 (no 2/24 or 3/3) no sign-up or partner required Mondays, 12:30 pm Bridge no sign-up or partner required Thursdays, 12:30 pm Bingo with prizes! Last Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm 25¢ per card played (no min/max cards) Offered in Cooperation with Shoreview Parks and Recreation Foot Care Clinic A licensed and insured healthcare nurse will conduct a foot care clinic by appointment only. Basic foot care provided by Footworks; includes foot soak, removal of minor corns/calluses, nail trim, and massage for circulation. Sign up for this activity in person at the FRONT DESK at City Hall. Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, to se- lect appointment time. For additional infor- mation , please call 651.792.7800. Registration not available online. 1st Wednesday of the Month Appointments between 9:00 am - 3:30 pm $34 Arden Hills City Hall Council Chambers Drop-In Pickleball Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays ● 8:30 - 11:00 am September 8 - May 29 $3 or free to members Shoreview Community Center Gymnasium Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong played by four people on a badminton size court with paddles and a plastic polyball. It is great exercise, easy to learn and lots of fun. Come see what the excitement is all about as current players will teach you all about the fastest growing sport in America. We have the equipment, just drop by. AARP Smart Driver Safety Program The AARP Driver Safety Program is designed for motorist’s age 55 and older. Upon completion of one of these seminars, you will be entitled to a discount on your auto insurance premium. For the first time, one attends the 8-hour seminar. To retain the insurance premium discount, everyone should attend the 4 -hour refresher seminar every 3 years. Please bring your current driv- er’s license with you. Seminars are taught by AARP trained vol- unteers. Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the class. AARP member cards must be presented at the first class in order to qualify for member rates. Fee includes City administration fee. $19 AARP member rate, $24 non-member rate 8-Hour Course (must be taken first) 15WAAD00 Monday/Wednesday, February 2, 4 5:30 - 9:30 pm Arden Hills City Hall - Community Room 4-Hour Courses 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 6 15WAAD01 Tuesday, February 10 15WAAD02 Tuesday, March 3 15WAAD03 Arden Hills City Hall - Community Room . 8 Parks and Recreation would like to express our sincere thanks to the many individuals who have volunteered countless hours of their time. We offer a special thanks to the volunteer coaches who are friends and teachers to our children. Many programs and special events would have been difficult to provide if it were not for the volunteer efforts of so many great people. Names of our soccer coaches are listed below. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! If we have neglected to list any coach’s name, please accept our apologies and our sincere thanks. Preschool: Nels Berge, Andy Frye, Jeff Heidenreich, Brian Holmes, Jenni Hoyt, Chris Litecky, Tom Shaw Co-Rec 1st/2nd Grade: Matt Dixon, Todd Durand, Chad Hoyt, Josh King, Kirsten Lunzer, Chris Nelson, Erick Stevens, Aaron Willford Co-Rec 3rd/4th Grade: Ben Chiri, Jon Knoll, Chris Nelson, Aaron Willford Co-Rec 5th/6th Grade: Jeff Eggert, Mark Reichert Flag Football: Chris Ashbach, Peter Breuch, Jason Johnson, Bjorn Lundgren, Matt Nelson Looking for part-time seasonal work this winter? Most positions require applicant to be 16 years of age or older. Warming House Attendants - $8.00 per hour Ice Skating Instructors - starting at $15.00 per hour Hockey Skills Instructor - starting at $15.00 per hour After School Instructors - starting at $11.50 per hour For more information, call Sara Grant at 651.792.7845 or visit our website at www.cityofardenhills.org Offered in Cooperation with Shoreview Parks and Recreation Do It Yourself Holiday Gift Making Bring your friends for a fun crafternoon! We will make three special gifts for your friends and loved ones. Homemade gifts are something everyone always cherish. Join us for this fun Holiday Gift Making Class! $20 resident/$25 non-resident 14WAGM00 Monday, December 1 10:00 am-noon Arden Hills City Hall Do It Yourself Gift Wrapping Want to learn how to wrap your gifts like an expert? In this class you can bring 4 gifts to wrap and decorate. Get ready to pick your favorite bow or gift tag! Give gifts with a homemade touch! $20 resident/$25 non-resident 14WAGW00 Wednesday, December 10 6:00-8:00 pm Arden Hills City Hall Sweetheart Dance Put on your dancing shoes, grab a special child, and join us for our annual Sweetheart Dance? There will be crafts, games, treats, and fun for all to enjoy. Come dressed to impress and get ready to spend a special evening with someone you love! Don’t forget the camera . . .You will want to capture these Sweethearts on film! See you there! ♦ $10 Arden Hills residents [includes 1 child (ages 10 and under) and 1 adult] $5 for each additional adult ♦ $15 non-residents [includes 1 child (ages 10 and under) and 1 adult] $5 for each additional adult Registration Deadline: Monday, February 2 15WASV00 Friday, February 6 6:00-8:00 pm Arden Hills City Hall For more information call Sara Grant at Arden Hills City Hall at 651.792.7845. Youth Shirt Sizes: (leagues & summer camps) YS (6/8) YM (10/12) YL (14/16) AS AM AL Participant’s Name: ____________________________________ Gender: _________ Date of Birth: __________________ Address: ______________________________________City: __________________________ Zip: __________________ Day Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Evening Phone: _____________________ School: _____________________ Email: _____________________________ Grade in 2014-2015 School Year: _______ Please make check payable to the City of Arden Hills. Totals: _________________ Refund Policy: No refunds are made except when a class is cancelled or when registration is withdrawn before class deadline. Partial cre dit will be con- sidered if cancellation is due to injury or serious illness. Refunds will be issued in the form of a credit voucher. The registrant will be assessed a $5.00 administrative fee for all refund requests. Cancellations initiated by Parks & Recreation will not be assessed the $5.00 fee. Waiver of Liability: I, the undersigned, or my child, in consideration of being permitted to participate in the activity, do hereby agree to ho ld harmless the City of Arden Hills and its employees and agents from any and all liability for personal injury which may result from participating in this activity. This waiver includes any injuries which may result from the conditions of the playing field and any improvements thereto. Tennessen Warning: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and e quipment needs. You/Your child’s name, age, grade level, address, telephone number, and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you/your child from participating in the program. Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: _______________ Print Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________________ Special Requests: __________________________________________________________________________________ Please Help Coach! If you sign up to coach (for sport leagues, not classes) your child’s sport registration is free. (One child per team coached .)  I will help coach. Sport_______________________ Name_______________________________________ Phone#________________________ REGISTRATION FORM -- City of Arden Hills, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112 Activity Name: _____________________ Activity Code: __________ Fee: ______ Start Date: ________________________ Location: __________________________ Activity Name: _____________________ Activity Code: __________ Fee: ______ Start Date: ________________________ Location: __________________________ Activity Name: _____________________ Activity Code: __________ Fee: ______ Start Date: ________________________ Location: __________________________ Participant’s Name: ___________________________________ Gender: _________ Date of Birth: __________________ Address: ______________________________________City: __________________________ Zip: _________________ Day Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Evening Phone: ____________________ School: _____________________ Email: ____________________________ Grade in 2014-2015 School Year: _______ Please make check payable to the City of Arden Hills. Totals: _________________ Refund Policy: No refunds are made except when a class is cancelled or when registration is withdrawn before class deadline. Partial cre dit will be con- sidered if cancellation is due to injury or serious illness. Refunds will be issued in the form of a credit voucher. The registrant will be assessed a $5.00 administrative fee for all refund requests. Cancellations initiated by Parks & Recreation will not be assessed the $5.00 fee. Waiver of Liability: I, the undersigned, or my child, in consideration of being permitted to participate in the activity, do hereby agree to ho ld harmless the City of Arden Hills and its employees and agents from any and all liability for personal injury which may result from participating in this activity. This waiver includes any injuries which may result from the conditions of the playing field and any improvements thereto. Tennessen Warning: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and e quipment needs. You/Your child’s name, age, grade level, address, telephone number, and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you/your child from participating in the program. Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: _______________ Print Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________________ Special Requests: __________________________________________________________________________________ Please Help Coach! If you sign up to coach (for sport leagues, not classes) your child’s sport registration is free. (One child per team coached .)  I will help REGISTRATION FORM -- City of Arden Hills, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112 Activity Name: _____________________ Activity Code: __________ Fee: ______ Start Date: ________________________ Location: __________________________ Activity Name: _____________________ Activity Code: __________ Fee: ______ Start Date: ________________________ Location: __________________________ Activity Name: _____________________ Activity Code: __________ Fee: ______ Start Date: ________________________ Location: __________________________ Youth Shirt Sizes: (leagues & summer camps) YS (6/8) YM (10/12) YL (14/16) AS AM AL Youth Shirt Sizes: (leagues & summer camps) YS (6/8) YM (10/12) YL (14/16) AS AM AL 10 REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION Confirmations will be issued only by request. Online confirmation is automatic. Mailed Confirmation: Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your registration form. Electronic Confirmation: Include your email address PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER The City of Arden Hills may periodically take pictures or videotapes of participants while they are engaged in programs, activities, special events, enjoying our parks or other facilities. Please note that these photos may appear in city brochures and publications, local newspapers, local cable television and/or on the city web page. If you or your family members do not wish to be photographed or published, you must give written notice. REFUND POLICY No refunds are made except when a class is cancelled or when registration is withdrawn before the class deadline. Partial credit will be considered if cancellation is due to injury or serious illness. Refunds will be issued in the form of a credit voucher. The registrant will be assessed a $5.00 administrative fee for all refund requests. Cancellations initiated by Parks & Recreation will not be assessed the $5.00 fee. REGISTER EARLY! Waiting until the last minute to register can cause class cancellations –please register early! Go to: www.cityofardenhills.org (Parks & Recreation/Program Registration) MAIL IN City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 FAX: 651.634.5137 We must receive your payment within 48 hours of a faxed registration or the registration will be voided. IN PERSON During City Hall hours 8:00 am thru 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted. DROP BOX Located on the wall by the main entrance, registrations can be dropped off here during non-business hours. REGISTRATION IS EASY! REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION Confirmations will be issued only by request. Online confirmation is automatic. Mailed Confirmation: Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your registration form. Electronic Confirmation: Include your email address PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER The City of Arden Hills may periodically take pictures or videotapes of participants while they are engaged in programs, activities, special events, enjoying our parks or other facilities. Please note that these photos may appear in city brochures and publications, local newspapers, local cable television and/or on the city web page. If you or your family members do not wish to be photographed or published, you must give written notice. REFUND POLICY No refunds are made except when a class is cancelled or when registration is withdrawn before the class deadline. Partial credit will be considered if cancellation is due to injury or serious illness. Refunds will be issued in the form of a credit voucher. The registrant will be assessed a $5.00 administrative fee for all refund requests. Cancellations initiated by Parks & Recreation will not be assessed the $5.00 fee. REGISTER EARLY! Waiting until the last minute to register can cause class cancellations –please register early! Go to: www.cityofardenhills.org (Parks & Recreation/Program Registration) MAIL IN City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 FAX: 651.634.5137 We must receive your payment within 48 hours of a faxed registration or the registration will be voided. IN PERSON During City Hall hours 8:00 am thru 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday unless otherwise noted. DROP BOX Located on the wall by the main entrance, registrations can be dropped off here during non- business hours. REGISTRATION IS EASY! ONLINE ONLINE MAP 12 Office Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (unless otherwise indicated) Phone Number 651.792.7800 Fax Number 651.634.5137 Mailing Address Arden Hills City Hall 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Parks & Recreation Mission Statement The Arden Hills Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to serving the people of Arden Hills by providing a comprehensive, well maintained system of parks, trails, facilities and open spaces, and a balanced, well organized program of affordable recreational activities. Parks & Recreation Staff Sara Grant, Recreation Programmer Sonja Klingberg, Office Support Spec. Pam Sweeney, Customer Service Rep Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Dave McClung, Council Liaison Phil Kramlinger, Committee Chair John Van Valkenburg, Committee Chair Cindy Garretson, Committee Member Phil Kramlinger, Committee Member Don Messerly, Committee Member Chuck Michaelson, Committee Member Nancy O’Malley, Committee Member Harold Petersen, Committee Member Steve Scott, Committee Member Jennifer Stephens, Committee Member Rich Straumann, Committee Member Matthew Trites, Committee Member Arden Hills City Hall 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 ECR-WSS PRST STD U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 1962 RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER We’re on the Web! www.cityofardenhills.org Athletic Association Information Baseball Shoreview Area Youth Baseball www.sayb.org Irondale Baseball Association www.geocities.com/ibl_baseball/ Basketball Mounds View Basketball Association Hotline: 651.631.1943 www.moundsviewbasketball.com Football Mounds View Youth Football League www.moundsviewyouthfootball.org Hockey Irondale Youth Hockey Association www.iyhaleague.org Mounds View Hockey Association www.mvhockey.org Rugby Mounds View Rugby Club Hotline: 612.656.0518 www.moundsviewrugbyclub.com Soccer North Suburban Soccer Association www.nssasoccer.org Softball Irondale Girls Fastpitch www.knightsfastpitch.org Mounds View Softball Association www.mvsafastpitch.org Swimming North Suburban Aquatic Club ww.nsmakos.org Wrestling Iron Mustang Wrestling 612.590.2114 www.ironwrestling.com DATE: November 18, 2014 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Grant – Recreation Programmer SUBJECT: Adopt A Garden – Floral Park Background The PTRC Members would like to come up with a plan to save/reinvent the Floral Park Garden. The PTRC Members have been discussing the project with some Master Gardeners form the community who are willing to help out with the planning. Requested Action A former Professor from the University of Minnesota will be looking at the Floral Park Maps and trying to come up with a strategy for the gardens. He will be working closely with the PTRC and Sub Committee to get this going so we can propose it to council in the spring. Attachments: Attachment A: Floral Park Maps AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: November 18, 2014 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Grant – Recreation Programmer SUBJECT: Pickle Ball Background Pickle Ball is becoming an up and coming sport. After bringing some information to the PTRC we decided to take a closer look at what the cost would be to upgrade some of the current tennis courts in the City of Arden Hills. The cost would be very low to add/create lines to allow for pickle ball to be played on the courts. I propose that we try to offer a pickle ball court this spring/summer at one of our parks. Requested Action PTRC Members should come up with a start up site for the Pickle Ball Courts. What park would most benefit from having a Pickle Ball Court? Attachments: Attachment A: Pickle Ball Court Description, diagram, and article. AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM