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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-2017 PTRC Minutes CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Rich Straumann called the November 21, 2017, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rich Straumann, Committee Members Paul Beggin, Terry Finlay, Nancy O’Malley, and John Van Valkenburg OTHERS PRESENT: Council Liaison Mayor David Grant, Staff Liaison Sara Knoll and Volunteer Bob Mullin. ABSENT: Committee Members Josh Bloyer, Keri Bloyer, and Harold Petersen 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: The agenda was approved by the Committee unanimously (5-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 19, 2017 MOTION: Minutes from the September 19, 2017 meeting were unanimously approved (5-0). 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Floral Park Update Bob Mullin provided PTRC Members with an update on the gardens at Floral Park. A map of the gardens was provided. He noted the land under cultivation has almost doubled in the last few months. There are now 75 different species of plants growing in the beds. He credited Ann Dooley for initiating the action to have the gardens designated as a Monarch Way Station. Staff Liaison Sara Knoll mentioned that there are now two signs at the park showing the Monarch Way Station designation. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 2 Mr. Mullin explained the plants that are currently in the gardens and the vision for the new garden areas. B. Johanna Marsh Playground Equipment Update Staff Liaison Knoll updated the PTRC Members on the status of the Johanna Marsh playground equipment that was approved by the City Council. The equipment was ordered through Minnesota/Wisconsin Playgrounds and the City received a grant for $31,786 to be used toward the equipment. The equipment is scheduled to be installed in the spring of 2018. C. Playground Equipment Replacement Discussion was held around the twenty year replacement plan for playground structures. Cummings Park and Freeway Park equipment is scheduled to be replaced in 2018. There is a need to make those two parks ADA compliant along with considering equipment replacement. Staff was requested to verify replacement dates on Cummings Park and Arden Manor. D. 2018 PTRC Work Plan Staff Liaison Knoll suggested that the Committee should start thinking about projects for 2018 and what they would like to see accomplished. Council Liaison Mayor David Grant stated he would like to see the trail built from the County Road E bridge to Bethel College and possibly to E2, as well as a trail from County Road E2 from the 35W bridge to New Brighton Road. He updated the Committee with the latest information in regard to those trails. Staff Liaison Knoll noted a trail section on New Brighton Road connecting Perry Park and Hazelnut Park is on the Committee Work Plan. 5. REPORTS Council Liaison Mayor David Grant discussed TCAAP groundwater optimization study and the potential for Amazon to come to Arden Hills. Staff Liaison Knoll updated the Committee on the Halloween Boo Bash, and various programming within the Parks and Rec department. Breakfast with Santa will be held December 16 and is one of the most popular events of the year. Committee Member Paul Beggin said there will be a meeting regarding a possible event center on the property around the remaining building on TCAAP. He would like to see public tours take place of the area and the trail system. ???? Sara, I’m not sure if that’s really what he was talking about?? Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 21, 2017 Page 3 6. NEXT MEETING The next PTRC Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 6:30 p.m. at Staff Liaison Knoll’s home. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. with a unanimous vote (5-0).