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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – July 15, 2019 3 Councilmember Scott commented that in conjunction with the City Hall parking lot project, he would like to see the sidewalks replaced. Councilmember Holmes felt they should take the Gateway signs off of the list for 2020. Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant agreed. Councilmember McClung said they have some important things coming up that aren’t discretionary and agreed that they need to look at what is a must-have. It was agreed to take the item for new chiller and condensing units at City Hall off the 2020 list as it will be completed in 2019. Councilmember Holmes wondered why there would need to be new lighting in the City Hall parking lot. Public Works Superintendent Frid said going to LED is a big part of getting new lights, and they are no longer able to get parts for the current lights. One of the poles in the parking lot was hit and needs to be replaced. They are hoping to do parking lot, lighting, curb and sidewalk all at once. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom noted the payback to switch to LED lighting is approximately seven to 10 years. Councilmember Holden asked if some of the parking lot work could be done by City staff. Public Works Superintendent Frid replied that depending on the soil borings, there may be a problem with the base material and it could be a more extensive project than staff can do. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said they will have revised cost estimate by the next time the Council reviews the CIP again. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said there will be a bid opening the following day for hard court reconstruction of tennis courts at Cummings, Hazelnut and Royal Hills parks. Councilmember Holden asked about the parking lot at Hazelnut Park. City Administrator Perrault said they are essentially going back to square one on the potential purchase of the parking lot from the church as they have new pastoral leadership. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom said he spoke with the Pastor. He reviewed the original purchase agreement and the current maintenance agreement and sent them to the church for review. A meeting is scheduled with Bolton and Menk later in the week to update the plan for the overall park and the parking lot. A pavement evaluation will also need to be done.