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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MAY 16, 2016 14 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recalled that a berm was to be created on Lakeshore by MnDOT. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant believed the Black Hills Spruce were the most important trees within the plan. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson noted MnDOT funding is scheduled to provide these <br />trees. <br /> <br />The Council supported the proposed landscaping plan and requested the item be added to the <br />Consent agenda for the next meeting. <br /> <br />K. Johanna Marsh Tennis Court <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained rehabilitation of the Johanna Marsh Tennis <br />court is programmed for 2017 in the current Capital Improvement Plan. This court is showing <br />signs of major settlement and shifting in the pavement surface. The Parks Trails and Recreation <br />Committee indicated to the City Council that rehabilitation of this court was identified as a <br />priority and had recommended a survey of the neighborhood be done to get public input. The City <br />Council commented they would like to discuss the item before a survey is done. Staff has received <br />comments from residents concerning the schedule for repairs. With the general condition of the <br />court, it is possible the court could be closed as there could be some liability from tripping <br />hazards. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated someone had looked at the tennis court previously and believed <br />the court was beyond repair. She did not oppose spending $40,000; however, she recalled it was <br />the responsibility of the neighborhood to maintain the tennis court. She anticipated a new tennis <br />court would cost over $100,000 and feared a new court would at this location would never be <br />level due to the fact it was built on a marsh. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes indicated the tennis court was being used as a mini dog park at this <br />time. She stated in her conversations with residents they understood the court was beyond repair. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant suggested the clay court be removed and that the area be turned into grass. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden believed the tennis court should be closed for safety reasons. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if a playground could be placed in the tennis court area. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated this would be possible. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung supported programming this portion of the park but did not see this <br />area becoming a tennis court again. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned how regularly the homeowners’ association met. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson believed the association met on a regular basis.