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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 18, 2024 5 <br /> Ms. Kvilvang reported park 2 would be a pocket park or private open space that would be <br /> developed by the HOA. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the additional pocket parks that would be developed by <br /> future HOA's. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau supported the City pursuing an all-abilities park for one of the <br /> neighborhood parks. <br /> Councilmember Monson stated she believed this was a good idea and suggested the City <br /> Council set a policy on what amenities should be included in the parks. <br /> Bryce Shearen, Parks Consultant, Bolton & Menk, believed it would be a best practice to say all <br /> parks would be as accessible as possible. However, he noted one park could have a universal <br /> design. <br /> Councilmember Holden commented she was not interested in setting policy. She indicated the <br /> Hill neighborhood park would be less than three acres in size. She stated the other parks would be <br /> five acres in size, which meant there would be more land to play with. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau supported the City creating a destination park within this <br /> development. <br /> Mayor Grant proposed the most accessible park be the Town Center Park. <br /> Councilmember Monson stated she did not support establishing which park would be the most <br /> accessible, but rather wanted to set standards that all parks would be as accessible as possible. <br /> Ms. Kvilvang commented the Town Center Park was proposed to resemble Central Park in <br /> Maple Grove. <br /> Councilmember Fabel requested further information regarding accessibility when it came to <br /> park design. <br /> Mr. Shearen described the ADA accessible standards that had to be followed in parks noting this <br /> had to do with grade and the ability to get a wheelchair through the park. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she did not believe the Creek neighborhood park had parking. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen noted this park would have on street <br /> parking. <br /> Councilmember Monson asked what other cities were doing, when it came to setting policies <br /> before pursuing new park development. <br /> Mr. Shearen stated he did not see other cities setting policies. He indicated other cities were <br /> considering visions and trends. He further commented on the high level trends that could be <br /> considered for the Creek neighborhood park, which included a bike pump tracks, dog park, native <br /> planting and education opportunities. He did not believe adult soccer would be the best use for the <br />