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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 15, 2023 3 <br />Councilmember Holden said she had worked with a 50 year resident of Arden Manor who lives <br />next to the park. That resident talked to kids that came to the park and brought information to <br />others in the neighborhood. <br />Mr. Morast reviewed the project process, public involvement, and park equipment layout for <br />Arden Manor Park. <br />Councilmember Holden said there were families with different aged kids and asked if there <br />would be benches installed. <br />Mr. Morast replied there are different levels of equipment for different ages, and there are <br />benches planned for the perimeter of the equipment areas. <br />Mr. Morast discussed the equipment for Floral Park. <br />Councilmember Holden wondered if there could be additional parking at either park. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said they are looking at adding parking at <br />Floral Park as part of the 2024 PMP, and it would have to be discussed with Arden Manor <br />management to see if there was space there for more parking. <br />Mr. Morast asked what colors the Council would like the equipment and shelters to be. <br />After discussion the color scheme of Forester was agreed on and the Council would defer to HR <br />Green for the shelter colors. <br />Mr. Morast asked what colors the Council would like the basketball and tennis/pickleball courts <br />to be. <br />After discussion it was decided to use the same colors on the courts as are at Hazelnut Park, which <br />are green with different colored striping. <br />Mr. Morast noted there would be several benches, bike racks, picnic tables, grills and coal bins, <br />and dog waste facilities added to each park. He explained the site construction process at each <br />park, including the new trail at Floral Park. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated there may be angled or parallel <br />parking added to Floral Park, and he will be discussing that with the PMP. <br />Councilmember Rousseau asked if the new trail will have an impact on existing flower beds. <br />Mr. Morast said the trail will be exactly where it is now, just rounding out the square corners. <br />Mr. Morast reviewed the estimated construction costs and next steps. He would like to get <br />authorization to advertise for bids at the next Council meeting, with the bid opening on June 5, <br />and contracts awarded on June 12. <br />Councilmember Monson asked how they were estimating construction costs. <br />