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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 />