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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JULY 22, 2019 15 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked how large the stormwater pond would be. <br />Mr. Radach estimated the stormwater pond would be .25 acres in size. He noted this was not a <br />holding pond but rather would serve as a natural drainage path. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he was impressed with Summit’s ability to work with the City on <br />this plan. He asked if all parking would be surface parking. <br /> <br />Mr. Radach explained the site would have 52 underground parking stalls and 50 surface parking <br />stalls. He commented further on the mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care <br />units. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if a precedent would be set by allowing a pond on City <br />property by this development. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik commented this would not set a precedent as the City could always make <br />a decision based on how park land and wetland was used. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked what the park dedication fees would be for this project. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the developer would need <br />to provide cash ($148,000) or 20% of the land. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented further on the park amenities that were being proposed by the applicant <br />and indicated he was in favor of the development. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned if the applicant would be responsible for maintaining the <br />culvert in the stormwater pond. She inquired if the applicant had made application to the Rice <br />Creek Watershed District. <br /> <br />Mr. Radach stated this would be typical. He noted the applicant had made an application with <br />the watershed district and was awaiting final approval. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the applicant would be required to replace the exercise <br />equipment if there was a fire or broken piece. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the applicant would be <br />responsible for maintaining the equipment. He noted the City would work out this issue with the <br />applicant through the operating and maintenance plan. He indicated the equipment would be very <br />simple and cost efficient. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested there be six exercise stations with a child friendly amenity within the <br />park for seniors taking a grandchild to the park. <br /> <br />Mr. Kohout stated he would investigate a child friendly option further. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned how the maintenance of the trail would shift if a trail connection were <br />completed.