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. ........ ... ..... ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—January 31, 2011 7 9.A. Valentine Park Improvement Process (continued) Councilmember Holmes clarified the "plan" that was received previously was just a scenario presented by WSB that illustrated potential solutions and uses for the park based on the analysis that was performed. She asked what Roseville Engineering would be responsible for and what a Park Planner would be responsible for. Public Works Director Maurer clarified a Park Planner would be involved with working with the neighborhoods and finding out what amenities they would like to see. Based on this input, the Park Planner would work with the Roseville Engineering Staff to determine what would work best and where it should be situated on the property. Roseville Engineering would be responsible for putting together the plans and specifications and bidding the project. Councilmember Tamble asked if the City should bring in someone with more experience in hydrology or drainage. Public Works Director Maurer stated Roseville Engineering Staff has this type of experience and there is good documentation and information concerning the hydrology of the property that can be used. Councilmember Holmes requested Councilmember Tamble also take a look at this documentation and information because he has experience with these types of issues. Public Works Director Maurer stated the review of the first report does talk about a flap gate that drains and allows water to flow to the lake and not flow back. Better analysis would be needed to decide if this should be included in the design. There is an outlet that occasionally gets plugged that has caused some water to backup into the park in the past. The maintenance of this outlet needs to be added to the Public Works schedule to ensure it stays clear. An increased volume of water will also cause the park to flood and this may be resolved by the installation of the gate. Increased piping may also help in the drainage problems at the park to ensure the water does not flow into the park. Mayor Grant stated that if the requested motion is approved at this time, the changes will not happen overnight. Mayor Grant also noted that the City Council does have other items on the agenda tonight that are requesting additional funds. Councilmember Holmes stated this park is a visible park and at this time there are no amenities at this park. The City has ignored this park and there have not been any improvements for a number of years. She would not support any motion that postpones improvements to this park longer. Mayor Grant asked what would be included in the budgeted amount of$310,000. Public Works Director Maurer stated the estimate in the CIP includes reworking the parking lot, a play structure, a park shelter, a ball field and benches with a backstop, and drainage improvements to the park.