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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 23, 2017 11 <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he spent eight years on the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee <br />(PTRC). He commented on the recommendation from the PTRC and agreed the playground <br />option was best for this park. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed stating a tennis court was not an option, given the parks soil conditions. He <br />believed a playground made sense for this park. He was pleased the equipment would be similar <br />to the City’s other parks. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned how this project would proceed once the equipment was <br />purchased. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka commented on the park timeframe and noted she <br />would be bringing back a new sketch for the park for the Council to review at a future <br />worksession meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested the neighborhood be involved in this process. <br /> <br />The motion carried (4-0). <br /> <br />A member from the public expressed concern that they were not able to make comments <br />regarding the playground equipment and park amenities. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden encouraged the neighbors to attend the upcoming Council worksession <br />meeting where open dialogue will be held between the Council and the neighbors. <br /> <br />City Administrator Joynes anticipated this matter could be addressed by the Council in <br />December or January. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended this item be placed on a Council worksession in January <br />to avoid the holidays and allow for proper notification to the neighbors. <br /> <br />City Administrator Joynes explained this item would be placed on the Council worksession <br />agenda on Tuesday, January 16. <br /> <br />9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />10. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated the Boo Bash would be held on Saturday, October 28. This event <br />would be held from 5:20 to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Advanced registration was available on the <br />City’s website. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott explained an election would be held on Tuesday, November 7 for school <br />board positions and a school district referendum. He encouraged residents to get out and vote. <br />