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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 19, 2021 6 Councilmember Holden asked if Option 2 was up to $5,000 or $5,000 each year. Planning Consultant Kansier stated this was a good question and noted she would have to clarify this number with Mr. Brama. She recommended if the Council chose this option, the amount should be identified and clarified as $5,000 per year. Councilmember Holden questioned how often a trail has to be fogged, striped, and reclaimed. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported the trail would not have to be reclaimed for at least 20 to 30 years. He estimated the trail would be fog sealed after the first three years, and then every five to seven years following that with some crack sealing. Councilmember Holden inquired what the cost was to complete this work. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen discussed the JPA the City was a part of with the City of Coon Rapids and noted the City receives very competitive rates for this type of work. He noted it was fairly reasonable to maintain trails. Councilmember Holden asked how often playground equipment in Arden Hills was replaced. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen indicated routine playground inspections were completed in the summer months at least once a month. He noted the equipment itself was replaced every 20 years. Councilmember Holden questioned if the stormwater pond on Outlot A would be maintained by the developer. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported this was the case, noting the entire storm system would be maintained by the developer. Councilmember Holden indicated this stormwater pond would have to be dredged and cleaned every so many years. She asked if the developer would be allowed to bring heavy equipment onto this land to dredge the stormwater pond. She asked if any damage were to occur to City property if the developer would be responsible. She recommended this matter be addressed within the Development Agreement. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen commented this type of work would require a right of way permit and if any damages were to occur, the developer would be responsible. Councilmember Holden asked if benches were required along the trail. Mr. Brama stated he had not pursued benches, but noted this was something that could be added. Councilmember Holden inquired who would be picking out the equipment for the park.