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