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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 28, 2024 9 <br /> Councilmember Fabel suggested the City install its own pickleball nets given the growing <br /> interest in pickleball. <br /> Mr. Shearen stated Arden Oaks had a great opportunity for pickleball, but stated the Council <br /> may want to consider how the noise from this activity would adversely impact the neighborhood. <br /> He explained Freeway Park may be the better option for pickleball inside the hockey rink but <br /> stated it would cost approximately$300,000 to pour concrete. <br /> Councilmember Monson discussed how the City had small neighborhood parks, along with <br /> larger community parks. She commented on how Arden Hills was isolated due to the major <br /> freeways that cut through the City, noting this made connections to parks difficult. <br /> Mr. Shearen further reviewed the improvement recommendations for Freeway and Arden Oaks <br /> Parks. <br /> Assistant Public Works Director Miller requested questions or comments from the Council on <br /> how to proceed. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau indicated she wanted to see different equipment used within both <br /> parks since they were walkable. She suggested a tower be installed at Arden Oaks Park and a <br /> ropes course or natural playground at Freeway Park. She understood swings were still favorable <br /> and should be installed at one of the parks. <br /> Councilmember Monson agreed with this suggestion. She recommended Arden Oaks Park have <br /> a restroom installed. She suggested trees or a shade structure be considered and not a picnic <br /> shelter for this park. In addition, she recommended picnic tables or benches be considered but not <br /> both. She supported the gaga pit being installed. She recommended all of the trees be kept at <br /> Freeway Park and that a fence be installed along the entry ramp. <br /> Councilmember Holden understood the hardcourt was utilized for basketball and pickleball at <br /> Freeway Park. She supported the fencing being reinstalled because this would look nicer and <br /> would improve safety. She recommended the picnic area remain as is. <br /> Mayor Grant believed both of these parks were heavily used. He recommended the amenities <br /> within these parks serve a wide age range. He understood pickleball was growing in popularity <br /> and suggested this amenity be incorporated into Freeway Park. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau suggested the vacant space within Freeway Park be utilized for a <br /> community garden. <br /> Mayor Grant stated they would not be returning to the worksession after the regular meeting as a <br /> Councilmember wouldn't be present, and he noted the remaining items would be carried over to a <br /> future meeting. <br /> C. Spring Lake Park Lions Donation Discussion <br /> This item will be addressed at a future worksession. <br /> D. Council Code of Conduct <br />