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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 15, 2013 6 <br /> Councilmember Holmes suggested the event be held in the afternoon to encourage family <br /> participation. She supported music at the event. She asked that the presentation be limited to <br /> one-half hour with ice cream to follow. She agreed with the proposed activities but does not feel <br /> that the optional activities were necessary. <br /> Councilmember Werner recommended the event be moved to the afternoon as well. He is in <br /> favor of the ice cream social being catered. He suggested the ribbon cutting and picnic shelter <br /> dedication take place during the grand reopening. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned when the event will be held. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer anticipated that the reopening will be scheduled for some time <br /> in July as this will assure all components of the park will be complete. <br /> The Council discussed options for meeting during the week and on a weekend. The Council was <br /> open to an early evening weekday event. <br /> Mayor Grant stated he is in favor of a self-serve ice cream social. He does not see the need for <br /> music. He agrees with the ribbon cutting and picnic shelter dedication. He believes a mailing is <br /> necessary to assure success of the event. He does not see the need for the optional activities as he <br /> wants the park amenities to be the focal point. <br /> Councilmember Holden does not see the need for music either. She recommended the park <br /> shelter dedication plaque be placed at the park and a copy be given to the Don Messerly family <br /> and suggested a Sunday afternoon as a possibility for the event. <br /> Councilmember McClung noted the park reopening is important to the City. He recommended <br /> the planned activities focus on the improvements made to the park, such as the ribbon cutting and <br /> picnic shelter dedication. He suggested the mailing be completed by staff and does not feel it is <br /> necessary to have ice cream. <br /> Mayor Grant summarized that the Council is not in favor of music at the event. The Council <br /> recommends the ice cream being catered and that there be a ribbon cutting and picnic shelter <br /> dedication at the grand reopening. The Council supports lawn games and basketball shooting as <br /> well. <br /> G. Lakeshore Place Xcel Permit Process <br /> Public Works Director Maurer updated the Council on the process that has been going on <br /> regarding the relocation of the Xcel power line in the Lakeshore Place area. Since Mike <br /> Loosbrock appeared at the public inquiries portion of a Council meeting several weeks ago, there <br /> have been numerous meetings regarding the issue with Xcel Energy, Shafer Contracting, MnDOT, <br /> Ramsey County, property owners and the City. Through all of these meetings staff has not found <br /> a good option. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer noted a pole could be temporarily located in the green area <br /> between Old 10 and Highway 10. Another option would be to move the poles to the east side of <br />