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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2012 6 <br /> by the community. She indicated soccer was becoming a popular sport and the NSSA was <br /> making a generous donation to assist with the expense of the project. <br /> Mayor Grant stated the City had a number of ball fields in mediocre condition. He valued the <br /> City's parks, amenities and facilities. He understood the importance of Valentine Park, but was in <br /> favor of the improvements. He felt the irrigation would be a great investment in the City's fields. <br /> In addition, the irrigated fields would be utilized more by the community. He stated NSSA was <br /> willing to make a large donation to assist with the expense of the irrigation. <br /> Paul Wickstrom, Field Coordinator for NSSA, stated he served six cities and two school districts <br /> for North Suburban Soccer. He stated irrigation made a night and day difference with the quality <br /> of the fields. Mr. Wickstrom indicated the difference seen at Cummings Park has been noticed <br /> by all. He valued his partnership with the City of Arden Hills and encouraged the Council to <br /> irrigate both fields. <br /> Councilmember Tamble asked if there would be heads along the third base line of the ball field. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated she could discuss this further with the Minnesota <br /> Irrigation Distribution Center to assure the field was covered properly. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned what the maintenance expense would be for the City for the <br /> irrigation system. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer stated the lines would have to be blown out by City staff in the <br /> fall. He did not anticipate a great deal of expense and the public works department understood the <br /> maintenance that would be required if the irrigation were approved. <br /> Councilmember Werner supported irrigating both fields at Hazelnut Park. He felt it made sense <br /> to do both fields at one time and not forego the expense to a future year. <br /> MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to <br /> award the Hazelnut Park Irrigation proiect to Anderson Irrigation Inc. in the <br /> amount of$24,217.06, plus an additional $5,000 for the Public Works staff to <br /> install the plumbing for a total Project cost of$29,217.06. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated the City would be over budget on this project if it proceeded. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson indicated the City would be over budget by $1,217, after <br /> receiving the donation from NSSA. <br /> The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> A. Water Meter Readers <br />