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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 22, 2019 8 Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla indicated the parking requirements could be reduced if the Council approved of this change, noting this would reduce the parking on the site to 90 stalls, meaning the site would be overparked by 12 stalls. He commented further on how parking requirements for senior uses could be further discussed by the Council in the future. Councilmember Holmes asked if a .5 parking requirement would leave enough space for employee parking. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City had a say in the restrictive covenant. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was outside the City's realm. Councilmember Holmes asked if restrictive covenants were allowed in the City. City Attorney Jamnik stated he was not aware of any prohibition. Mayor Grant requested further comment from the property owner regarding the restrictive covenant. Councilmember Holden asked if the park would have activities for small children, along with seniors. Mayor Grant commented he attended a recent PTRC meeting and noted this park was being viewed as a senior park. He reported the five or six stations could be completed by seniors and the PTRC approved of this concept. Councilmember Holden questioned if the stormwater pond could be given to Summit. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented the property line could be redrawn to ensure the stormwater pond was owned by Summit. City Attorney Jamnik advised the stormwater pond could be privately owned with an easement. Mayor Grant stated it was his understanding the PTRC had to weigh in and approve a land swap. He explained if the lot lines were changed, the PTRC would have to review this item for approval. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case. He explained it was the City's intent to have an agreement in place stating the applicant would be responsible for maintaining this pond in perpetuity. He indicated this would be covered within the developer's agreement. Councilmember Holmes stated it was not good practice to have stormwater ponds located on City property. She recommended the drainage pond be located on Summit property. Councilmember McClung asked for a break down on what percentage of the stormwater pond was needed for impervious surface on the park versus the private building.