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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 19, 2021 7 <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported he was not sure, but noted the City would <br />like to have some input on the quality of the equipment that was put in place. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented it was his understanding the equipment that would be selected would <br />be more appropriate for seniors. He then asked how the Council wanted to address the changes to <br />the stormwater, recreation and equipment maintenance agreement. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated once the City takes the $100,000 from the developer, the City <br />would not have to worry about the relationship between the two parties. For this reason, she <br />supported the City taking $100,000 with the caveat benches have to be included on the site plan <br />and the City has to approve the recreational equipment. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott explained he supported Option 1 as well. He recommended that the <br />stormwater requirements be added to the language for Option 2. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung asked if the developer would be responsible for the construction and <br />the capital cost of putting in the two trail segments, along with the benches and recreational <br />equipment. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported this was the correct. She noted this was included in the <br />original Development Agreement and this would not be changing. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung explained he supported Option 1 with the understanding benches <br />would be included on the two trail segments. He also wanted the City to sign off on the equipment <br />that was installed. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if it was the intent that this park would be used during the non-winter <br />months, or would the City be plowing the trails. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated this was a City decision that did not have to be discussed this <br />evening. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the length of the proposed trail segments, along with the cost <br />to replace the trails. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden encouraged the Council to consider if $100,000 would be enough to <br />cover the cost to replace the trail in 20 years. She questioned if the City should consider asking for <br />$125,000 in order to cover the maintenance and replacement of the trail. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if Council was willing to make a change to the existing agreement. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden supported a change going with Option 1. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott and Councilmember McClung supported making a change with Option <br />1. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes supported Option 1. <br />