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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 22, 2013 3 Discussion continued regarding other special projects that took place in 2012, which included rebuilding hockey boards at Hazelnut Park, the irrigation system installed at Hazelnut Park, the upgraded fixtures inside the warming house at Perry Park, the play structure removal and rain garden planting at Valentine Park, the Old Highway 10 watermain replacement project, fixing the concrete hazard at Cummings Park, ball field grading, brush and root cutting on trails, and the steps at Floral Park and timber replacement at Perry Park. Superintendent Mooney stated that 2600 water meter readers were replaced, and that it took about three months for the new readers to be installed. He noted that all but eight readers have been replaced in the City. He explained that the new readers will provide more accurate readings and will also help determine if water leaks are present. Public Works Director Maurer discussed a list of special projects for 2013. The City Council briefly toured the public works facility and reconvened the work session at 6:30 p.m. C. Triangle Parcel—MPCA Report Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that in December 2010, the City entered into a Development Agreement with Presbyterian Homes for the redevelopment of the Johanna Shores senior housing facility. She explained that as part of the agreement, Presbyterian Homes agreed to convey to the City the parcel located at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard. This parcel, known as the triangle parcel, was once the site of a gas station; therefore, Presbyterian Homes agreed to bear the cost of remediating the parcel. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that the four underground storage tanks have been removed from the triangle parcel and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) has provided its report stating that no additional remediation would be required at this time. Community Development Director Hutmacher questioned whether the Council was still interested in acquiring the site. The consensus among the Council is that they do want to acquire the triangle parcel and they agree to proceed with closing on the property. City Administrator Klaers noted that staff will check with the City Attorney regarding any outstanding issues, but that staff plans on bringing this item to the January 28, 2013, City Council meeting for approval. City Planner Beekman stated that a landscaping plan was drawn up by Councilmember Tamble at the end of 2012. She indicated that his landscaping plan had good scale based on the size of the Gateway sign. She explained that Presbyterian Homes offered to contribute money to pay for some trees on the parcel in addition to some additional landscaping. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that at previous meetings, discussions regarding landscaping ideas on this parcel included ideas for structures or a gazebo. She stated