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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 20, 2011 5 easiest way and then Staff can place the playground equipment wherever they want, or are they planning the drainage based on the play structure locations. Public Works Director Maurer responded that $260,000 was the amount in the current CIP. As far as drainage improvements, he explained they will be completed as appropriate and then the grade will be raised a level above the drainage and that is where the playground equipment will be. He added that once the plans are approximately 65% complete, Staff will come back before Council to discuss the placement of the park amenities. This will be done prior to a neighborhood open house. Councilmember Holden questioned if the $260,000 will be reduced at final budget time based on improvements completed this summer. Public Works Director Maurer responded that if they get the project bid this year, they will bring the $260,000 figure down based on whatever construction takes place this year with the remainder to be spent in 2012. Mayor Grant questioned how many park benches had been purchased with the funds set aside for the 2010 — 2011 park bench implementation plan. Parks & Recreation Manager Olson stated 16 benches have been purchased. Mayor Grant questioned what type of park amenities were being proposed for purchase from the park amenities line item. Parks & Recreation Manager Olson stated this amount was included in the budget based on the Council's request. Purchases could consist of picnic tables, park benches, swings, or other trail signage. Discussion ensued and the Council decided to reduce the park amenities amount from $5,000 annually to $3,000 annually. Councilmember Holden asked about the Mounds View trail connection item. Parks & Recreation Manager Olson explained that at the goal - setting meeting with the PTRC, Council suggested the PTRC look at that again; specifically adding a trail that crosses over from New Brighton to Mounds View High School on Lake Valentine Road. The PTRC has determined that this is an important project as it provides a safe pedestrian walkway for students across the bridge. Councilmember Holmes agreed that this is an important project and commented that the addition of the library in that area will draw even more foot traffic. Mayor Grant stated as the Council reviews the CIP, there are some trail costs that need to be pulled out. He believed that trail improvements have gotten a disproportionate amount of our budget.