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<br />I <br />I- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MbRCH 13. 1995 7 <br />I condition of the park was a dangerous situation. She stated there were men playing in the fields <br />I adjacent to the little league. She indicated Perry Park had four of the six softball fields in the <br /> City, She stated the Park and Recreation Department had looked at other facilities to improve <br /> or find alternatives but there were no other solutions. <br />I Councilmember Aplikowski stated she thought there was a commitment from the Council. She <br /> agreed that the park is dangerous and falling apart. <br />. Ms. Ricke stated that it may be necessary to review the Council minutes and determine if there <br /> had been a commitment made. <br />I Councilmember Malone indicated the Council had not discussed the alternatives. He stated the <br /> Council had not formaly voted to spend the $200,000 and it is possible a vote may fail. The <br />I Council may state they support the project but it is not guaranteed until supported by a vote. <br /> Ms. Bodene stated that she understood this. She asked that if all the additional funds were raised <br />. and the $200,000 in park dedication was used, if the Council would then back the project. <br />I- Councilmember Hicks stated that he supported the project in principal. He stated he supports <br /> the project contingent on the funds being raised. <br />I Councilmember Malone indicated there was a difference in principal and in actual dollars. He <br /> stated he agreed with Councilmember Hicks but it was still in principal and not the result of a <br /> vote. <br />I Ms. Bodene stated there were no alternatives but Perry Park. She stated that the project can be <br /> completed in various stages. <br />I Mayor Probst asked that staff review the record to see what action had or hadn't been taken by <br /> the Council. <br />I Councilmember Keirn indicated that she had already done so, There was no record in the <br />I minutes of any commitments being made. <br /> Councilmember Hicks stated he thought there had been discussion regarding the project but no <br /> further action had been taken. <br />. Mayor Probst stated that he would like to examine some budget proposals in hopes the cost could <br />I be reduced. He commended the Committee on their success at raising funds. <br /> MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve Resolution 95-22, <br />.- Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Charles Perry Park <br />. <br /> --- <br />