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-5 - We encourage instructors to contact us if they have a class they would like to offer. • C. Trails Committee Update — Lisa Harreld Lisa Harreld stated at the meeting tonight we talked about the Long Lake Road Bike trail. Lisa wanted to thank Martens for all of his efforts in contacting the City, County and State personnel which is often difficult. Brad has done a nice job with that. Next week Harreld stated she will be attending an Active Living, Ramsey County, bike meeting. She is excited that we are moving forward with a bike lane. Announcements A. Chair Updates Frischman stated many Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission members attended an MRPA Symposium in Roseville and got a lot of information on how boards and commissions are structured and how they interact with City Councils in primarily the metro area. There was a representative from Minneapolis and those commissioners happen to be elected officials, rather than appointed. It was interesting and perhaps it is something New Brighton could look into in showcasing the Family Service Center because it did showcase the John Rose oval and showed a lot of people from different cities opportunities that would be available for banquets, meetings, or conventions. One of the recommendations that came out of that meeting was that this would be a nice meeting for the rest of the commission to attend. It really was insightful. Frischman also stated the summer booklet is out regarding lots of programs for summer activities. Programs are filling fast, recommend you get registered soon. There has been some new graffiti. The graffiti hotline is 651-288-4134. Please report any graffiti you have noticed. Frischman also reiterated the grand opening for the Family Service Center, Saturday, May 17`h, 8:OOam-1:OOpm. B. Department Happenings Sandy Breuer went through the Department Happenings presentation with the Commission. Breuer responded to a few questions: • There will be 3 senior all night parties in our facility. • The school district is now charging for use of their facilities. The City Council approved the proposed fees for use of our facilities/fields. This had been brought before this Commission prior to it going to Council. The fees were implemented this past April. • Disc Golf seems to be doing fine • Had call re: dog that was off leash. (Referred caller to Public Safety). Reminder to pick up after your dog too. • 12`h Ave resident stated there is a vast improvement to the number of cars parking on 12`h Ave. They love the change. • • Hidden Oaks soccer field has patches worn through. We are also having non -permitted groups using Driftwood on weekends and tearing it up pretty good. We have taped it off, to give it a rest for a while. We are renting some fields and gaining revenue on them. We are also trying not to over use them.