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Home My WebLink About11-15-16-PTRCAPPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 28, 2016 Minutes 10 -18 -16 PTRC MINUTES.PDF NEW BUSINESS Open Discussion About TCAAP OPEN DISCUSSION ABOUT TCAAP MEMO.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS PTRC Member List PTRC MEMBER LIST MEMO.PDF PTRC MEMBER LIST 2016.PDF PTRC Parks And Trails Priorities PTRC PARKS AND TRAILS PRIORITIES MEMO.PDF PTRC PARKS AND TRAILS TOP PRIORITIES.PDF Arden Hills Foundation Donations DONATION MEMO.PDF ARDEN HILLS DONATIONS.PDF REPORTS NEXT MEETING ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: Rich Straumann Committee Members: Nancy O'Malley Harold Petersen Steve Scott John Van Valkenburg Josh Bloyer Keri Bloyer Terry Finlay Council Liaison: Fran Holmes Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee November 15, 2016 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: 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTESOctober 28, 2016 Minutes10-18 -16 PTRC MINUTES.PDFNEW BUSINESSOpen Discussion About TCAAPOPEN DISCUSSION ABOUT TCAAP MEMO.PDFUNFINISHED BUSINESSPTRC Member List PTRC MEMBER LIST MEMO.PDF PTRC MEMBER LIST 2016.PDF PTRC Parks And Trails Priorities PTRC PARKS AND TRAILS PRIORITIES MEMO.PDF PTRC PARKS AND TRAILS TOP PRIORITIES.PDF Arden Hills Foundation Donations DONATION MEMO.PDF ARDEN HILLS DONATIONS.PDF REPORTS NEXT MEETING ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:Rich StraumannCommittee Members:Nancy O'MalleyHarold Petersen Steve Scott John Van ValkenburgJosh BloyerKeri BloyerTerry FinlayCouncil Liaison:Fran Holmes Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee November 15, 20166:30 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:4.4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 6. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Rich Straumann called the October 18, 2016, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:33 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rich Straumann, Committee Members Terry Finlay, John Van Valkenburg, Nancy O’Malley, Josh Bloyer, Keri Bloyer, and Harold Peterson OTHERS PRESENT: Council Liaison Fran Holmes, Staff Liaison Sara Knoll, Staff Liaison Aaron Thelen ABSENT: Committee Member Steve Scott Chair Rich Straumann requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Committee Member Chuck Michaelson who recently passed away on October 8th. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: The agenda was approved by the Committee unanimously (7-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 21, 2016 Minutes MOTION: Committee Member Finlay motioned to approve the June 21, 2016 minutes, and seconded by Committee Member Van Valkenburg. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). B. September 20, 2016 Minutes MOTION: Committee Member Finlay motioned to approve the September 20, 2016 minutes, and seconded by Committee Member Van Valkenburg. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Oct. 18, 2016 Page 2 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Sampson Park Staff Liaison Knoll stated that she had spoken with the owner of the property and he would be OK with the obstacle course being built on City property, but he was willing to donate his land. Our public works department would maintain the course if it were built on City property. Legal issues of the course being built on private property were cited by Chair Straumann and Council Liaison Holmes. Staff Liaison Knoll stated the homeowner would help build the structures whether or not they were placed on his property and the City Public Works Department would help in the construction. It was noted that it would probably be built this fall/winter and be ready for installation in the spring. B. Ramsey County-Wide Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Committee Member Van Valkenburg reviewed the plan the county provided. He stated that he thinks we do want to be a part of a resolution that would be approved by the City Council. Council Liaison Holmes said the City Council is working on the Comprehensive Plan now and she thinks the best time to bring this forward would be when the Committee and the Council have a joint meeting early next year or at a Council meeting when the agenda allows. Council Liaison Holmes also invited the Committee to the TCAAP open house to be held on November 17. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Trail Tour Evaluations Staff Liaison Aaron Thelen explained the evaluations included comments that were written on the forms and thanked the Committee for their input. B. Prioritizing Trail Concerns Chair Straumann mentioned the signage for the dog park is a concern and needs to be improved. Committee Member Keri Bloyer suggested a picnic table or bench be installed at the dog park. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Oct. 18, 2016 Page 3 Committee Member Finlay asked if there was a way to report dead or fallen trees in the parks. Staff Liaison Knoll said to report them to her so she could look at them. Chair Straumann stated that the Royal Hills Park crosswalk needs to be addressed. Committee Member O’Malley thinks the bushes at Sampson Park should be removed. Chair Straumann would like to see the gap in the trail on County Road F between new apartment building and Hamline Avenue completed. Discussion ensued regarding sidewalks in the city. Council Member Holmes stated that if there are trail concerns/gaps to put them on our trail priorities list to address with Council during our next joint Council meeting. C. Arden Hills Bee Hives Samples of honey from the bee hives was provided for tasting. Staff Liaison Thelen told the Committee that samples were given to the children in the summer playground program. Staff Liaison Thelen stated that Andy and Mike did a great job with the hives. Staff Liaison Knoll said that the experience was educational for all involved, including learning about the queen bee at City Hall being overthrown and replaced. Council Member Holmes suggested the children and other residents to be able to see the hives and make them more interactive. Staff Liaison Knoll said Andy has a clear hive to show the children. Committee Member Keri Bloyer asked if we could have more hives. Staff Liaison Knoll said there are plans to have hives again next year. 5. REPORTS Staff Liaison Knoll told the committee that there has been a lot of vandalism at Perry Park, twice in one week. The Sheriff’s Department was notified, cameras will be considered if it continues. Staff Liaison Thelen said the fall flag football and soccer programs went well. There were 18-19 teams this season. He also told the committee that a new class called Youth Ninja Warrior was filled up. Chair Straumann asked if they could get an updated list of donations. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Oct. 18, 2016 Page 4 Staff Liaison Thelen told the committee that we have an intern from the University of Northwestern working for the Parks and Rec Department. She is helping with office work and teaching some classes. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Committee Member Van Valkenburg moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Council Liaison Fran Holmes. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). MEMORANDUM DATE: November 15, 2016 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: Open Discussion about TCAAP Background PTRC chair Rich Straumann, staff liaison Sara Knoll, and staff member Aaron Thelen met with Paul Beggin and Mark Erickson to discuss the possibilities that TCAAP has for Arden Hills residents and surrounding communities. Paul Beggin, Mark Erickson, and Paul Erickson would like to share some of the ideas they have with the PTRC Members and have an open discussion. MEMORANDUM DATE: November 15, 2016 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: PTRC Member List Background Attached you will find an updated PTRC Member list. Please note any changes that you see to your information. We will go over this at the next PTRC meeting. Attachment PTRC Member List CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE – 2016 Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month MEMBERS Rich Straumann, Chair 4380 Arden View Court Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.636.1796 (h) 612.626.6216 (w) 651.491.2660 (c) 612.624.1949 (f) straurl@gmail.com Term Expires: 12/31/2016 Terry Finlay 1347 Eide Circle Arden Hills MN 55112 terrancefinlay@gmail.com 651.633.9037 Term Expires: 12/31/2018 Nancy O’Malley 1851 Gramsie Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.636.0653 (h) 651.792.6128 (c) tjomalley55@comcast.net Term Expires: 12/31/2017 Harold Petersen 1575 McClung Drive Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.631.2074 (h) 651.485.1246 (c) petersel@aol.com Term Expires: 12/31/2016 Steve Scott 4286 Norma Avenue Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.604.0919 (h) 651.503.7441 (c) steve.scott8@comcast.net Term Expires: 12/31/2017 John Van Valkenburg 1475 Royal Lane Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.633.6927 (h) 651.249.6406 (c) jvanvalkenburg@gertenvanv.com Term Expires: 12/31/2018 Josh Bloyer 1906 Grant Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-357-8849 (c) joshbloyer@gmail.com Term Expires: 12/31/2018 Keri Bloyer 1906 Grant Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-340-9773 (h) keribloyer@gmail.com Term Expires: 12/31/2018 COUNCIL LIAISON Fran Holmes 1804 Venus Avenue Arden Hills, MN 55112 651.631-1866 (h) FHolmes@cityofardenhills.org STAFF LIAISON & ALTERNATE Sara Knoll, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Aaron Thelen, Parks & Recreation Programmer 1245 West Highway 96 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 A rden Hills, MN 55112 651.792.7845 (w) 651.792.7848 (w) 651.755.0906 (c) athelen@cityofardenhills.org sknoll@cityofardenhills.org MEMORANDUM DATE: November 15, 2016 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: PTRC Parks and Trails Top Priorities Background At the last PTRC Meeting held on Tuesday, October 18th the PTRC Members went over the trail tour evaluations and came up with a priority list for Arden Hills Parks and Trails. Please see attached list to make sure that what we discussed has been added. If you have any additional items that you would like on the list, please add them and bring with you to the next meeting. Attachment PTRC Parks and Trails Top Priorities PTRC Parks and Trails Top Priorities 1) Perry Park a. Add 1-2 more signs for Dog Park i. Would like the sign to be near Perry Park entrance ii. Sign added to the top of the baseball fence behind home plate 2) Royal Hills a. Add a crosswalk from McClung Drive to Royal Hills Park b. Repaint the crosswalk from Royal Hills Drive to Royal Hills Park 3) Sampson Park a. Remove brush in area along the path b. Add/build dog obstacle course on the West side of the trail on City of Arden Hills property. 4) County Road F Trail gap by Land O’ Lakes and Preferred Insurance. MEMORANDUM DATE: November 15, 2016 TO: Parks Trails and Recreation Committee FROM: Sara Knoll, Parks and Recreation Coordinator SUBJECT: Arden Hills Foundation – Donation Update Background The Arden Hills Foundation updated staff liaison Knoll about the funds that are reserved for Parks and Recreation. Attachment City of Arden Hills 2016 Donations City of Arden Hills PTRC 2016 Donations 1) Roberts Management Group $1000.00 a. Sponsorship for Bark & Rec Day, and other special events (July 2016) 2) Johanna Shores $5000.00 a. 2 new basketball systems at Hazelnut Park (August 2016) 3) University of Northwestern-St. Paul $1300.00 a. 2 new benches and plaques placed at Cummings Park (October 2016) Arden Hills Foundation $1018.00 Parks and Trails General Fund $150.00 Messerly Fund $150.00 Chuck Michaelson Fund The Arden Hills Foundation will also be providing Arden Hills Parks and Recreation with a scholarship program for this Winter. A set amount has not been determined yet. Please come up with some ideas of what we would like to use the designated funds for.