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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 18, 2014 3 <br /> the Parks and Open Space District and the Conservation District. He discussed these two zoning <br /> classifications in further detail and asked for direction from the Council on how to proceed. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned if the Chatham trails are owned by the City or the County. <br /> Associate Planner Bachler reported that the trail properties around the Chatham neighborhood <br /> are owned by the City of Arden Hills. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked about the status of the County Road E2 trail to Old Highway 10. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that this area is a City sewer easement and not an <br /> official City trail. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the recently purchased property on Hamline Avenue will be a <br /> wetland or open space. <br /> Associate Planner Bachler explained that this property is not on the list of parcels to be rezoned <br /> Parks and Open Space. He commented that this parcel has a conservation easement, which <br /> restricts development. As of now, there are no plans for the property to function as a park or open <br /> space for the public. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested further clarification on the differences between parks and <br /> open spaces. <br /> Associate Planner Bachler discussed the definitions for parks and open space in detail with the <br /> Council. <br /> Mayor Grant recommended the recently acquired parcel on Hamline Avenue be added to the <br /> Parks and Open Space list. <br /> The Council concurred. <br /> Councilmember McClung asked if private park parcels were being addressed by the Council. <br /> Associate Planner Bachler stated that private parcels are not being addressed at this time. This <br /> is an issue that the Council may have to revisit in the future. <br /> Councilmember Holden recommended rezoning the entire AHATS property as Conservation <br /> District. <br /> Mayor Grant supported this as well, and suggested that the areas on the AHATS property <br /> currently zoned Civic Center be included in the rezoning. He recommended that staff revise the <br /> maps and bring this item back to the Council at a future meeting. <br /> The Council concurred. <br /> C. Public Works Equipment Discussion <br />