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