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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 8,1994 6 . Mrs. Holmquist stated that the Council suggested a survey, but there was not enough time to do it. With the demand of removing the license, Mr. Holmquist decided to open the pool. That is why the letter was written, to express their views and try to communicate the needs of the park. Aplikowski stated that at the first planning meeting, she offered to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Holmquist to work out the problems because she is an officer in the association for the industry. No one eVer called her or staff for help. which is always an option. She stated that she feels badly because the last thing she wants to see is a mobile home park closed. The City Council is not close to considering that action. The Council is properly reviewing the special use permit because it is not in compliance. Mrs. Holmquist stated that times have changed. Arden Manor needs to be reviewed and compared with other parks in other cities. As taxpayers, the needs of residents should be considered. Aplikowski stated that ordinances and requirements in Arden Hills are different from other cities, and that argument does not work. Arden Hills is special to itself with firmer and higher standards in some areas. To request that the process be changed to review this park does not work. If a survey had been taken or a public meeting held with Council members invited, then the owners would have been working within the process. . Hicks stated that if the management of Arden Manor has opened the pool, they are in compliance. Also, it should be made clear to management that the Council is wi1ling to 1isten to any kind of proposal for changing the conditions of the special use permit. The Council wanted to take into consideration the concerns of the residents and offer some alternative. The Council is willing to listen to any kind of plan that management would wish to present. Mrs. Holmquist stated that the mobil home park did offer an alternative that was rejected by the Council. Hicks stated that Mr. Husnick indicated no one had been asked to estimate the cost of repairing the pool. The Council wanted to look at reasonable alternatives, and Mr. Husnick failed to present them. There is no matter for decision. If the pool is in operational condition and open, the owner is in compliance. He directed staff to monitor the situation. If the owner wishes to pursue alternatives, that is an option open to him. Mrs. Holmquist stated that at the first two meetings nothing was said or sigued to indicate that they must continue to offer the pool facility. She requested a copy of the document. Pritsinger stated that the discussion was in reference to the park dedication easement document and agreed to send her a copy. . - -----------