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I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN HTT.L(;I CITY COUNCn.. - JULY 11,1994 4 before he would back away from the original requirements of the SUP. Hicks concurred. At the last meeting he requested that a specific plan to address recreational needs of residents be presented at this meeting. Half of the summer has gone by without use of the pool, and he does not want to see another summer go by with the loss of recreational opportunities for which residents have paid. Acting Mayor ApJikowski added that the needs of younger children must also be addressed. Even if children were not supervised properly, it would be hard to believe that children under age 14 did not use the pool. The owner and management have been remiss in not bringing this issue before the residents of the park, and she would not accept the present proposal as an alternative. The Council could insist that the pool be repaired and reopened. Capital improvement funds should have been budgeted over the years to keep the pool in good repair. Hicks asked if the pool could be operated without the major repairs and expense. Mr. Husnik stated that there is leakage in the underground pipes and he does not know where they are. Every spring approximately $3,000 to $5,000 is spent patching and repairing the pool before it opens. Hicks noted that it is July 11, and no one knowledgeable about pool maintenance has looked at the problem or given an estimate of the cost. Mr. Holmquist stated that the repairs are estimated at $10,000. Mr. Husnik asked if the pool has to be fixed, would the City repair the tennis courts and ball diamond which have been unusable for the last three years. Filla stated that his understanding of the problems with the City portion of the facilities is caused by the drainage problem. It would not make sense for the City to spend public money on these facilities before the pool and drainage problems are resolved. Mr. Husnik stated that the flooding problem cannot be remedied without drain tile. Acting Mayor Ap1ikowsld stated that for Arden Manor to stay in operation and in good faith with the City of Arden Hills, a better alternative plan is needed or the swimming pool repaired. Malone recommended that the Arden Manor Park owner be directed to take action to comply with the SUP with regard to the pool or prepare a complete recreation plan alternative accompanied by information from park residents that they support the plan. If the pool is not repaired or an alternative plan is not in place, then the City Attorney