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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 28, 2024 7 Councilmember Fabel stated he wished he knew more about the relative risks on septic tanks. He understood current ordinance did not allow septic tanks. Mr. Cocchiarella reported the buildings would not be occupied with a septic tank in place. He commented he would have to solve this issue before occupancy. He noted the tank would allow him to start developing the site and would be temporary in nature. Mayor Grant asked if the developer would be amenable to putting this statement in the development agreement. Mr. Cocchiarella reported this was the case. Councilmember Monson stated considering the future tenants would not be comfortable with a septic tank, she could support the developer having a septic tank as a temporary solution. Councilmember Holden indicated the septic tanks used in the past were concrete and could leak. She explained the tanks used today were plastic. She discussed how all properties were required to take City water and sewer in 1964 in order to avoid any leaching or leaking problems going forward. Councilmember Rousseau commented she would like to hear from the City Attorney on this matter regarding the temporary time period for the proposed septic tank. Councilmember Fabel stated if the temporary nature of the septic tank could be assured and if he could be convinced a tank of this nature was not a significant risk, he could support it. Councilmember Holden suggested the development agreement state occupancy could not occur in Buildings X or Y until a permanent forcemain was in place. Mayor Grant summarized the comments from the Council noting there was support for a temporary septic tank. Mr. Cocchiarella stated he greatly appreciated the Council's support. B. 2025 Park Improvement Project—Arden Oaks and Freeway Park Bryce Shearen, Bolton & Menk, stated at the March 11, 2024 Work Session, staff presented to City Council an introduction to the Arden Oaks Park & Freeway Park Improvement Project. Arden Oaks Park and Freeway Park play structures and swings were built in 1999 and 1998, respectively. Through the City's Park Maintenance Management Plan, park equipment is to be considered for replacement on a 20-year cycle. Within the 2024-2028 CIP, Arden Oaks Park and Freeway Park are programmed for improvements in 2025. According to the City's Park Maintenance Management Plan, hardcourts are to be considered for resurfacing every 5-8 years, with a life expectancy of 25-35 years depending on conditions. Arden Oaks Park and Freeway Park are scheduled for resurfacing in 2025. By visual inspection, the surface is showing signs for replacement,but the underlying soils do not appear to have an issue with significant heaving. Mr. Shearen reported the 2025 Park Improvement Project, as programmed in the 2024-2028 CIP, is only budgeted for the replacement of the play structures, rehabilitation of the hardcourts and