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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 18, 2024 6 greenspace because the greenspace would not hold up. He recommended the City Council consider installing dedicated pickleball courts within the new parks. He stated if competitions would be held in this park, more parking may have to be considered. Councilmember Rousseau thanked Mr. Shearen for this information. She stated she could support removing the adult soccer field and would be interested in seeing how this would impact the park design. Mayor Grant suggested the Council consider the large scope items for this park, noting the alignment could be considered in the future. Councilmember Rousseau asked if there was a likelihood in the southwest corner of the development. She commented on how there would now be 500 more homes in this area. Councilmember Fabel stated there would be, noting it was within the design. Interim City Administrator Jagoe explained this could be discussed with the developer, noting there was currently no open space dedication in this area. Ms. Kvilvang stated a privately owned HOA park may be located in this area. Councilmember Monson questioned what type of ballfields or amenities were most needed in the community. Recreation Supervisor Johnson reported he met with the youth baseball associations and noted there was a need for the intermediate sized ballfields. He discussed how a turf field could become a flagship field and noted soccer fields were also in need. He recommended if an all inclusive park were pursued that fencing be considered around the entire play structure. He indicated pickleball would be another amenity that would be used in the community. Councilmember Monson stated the council would have to consider if the City wants to have community recreational parks or if a high end competition turf field space should be created within TCAAP. Councilmember Fabel asked if football space was needed. Recreation Supervisor Johnson explained youth tackle and flag football has been taken over by the associations due to the number of children needed to play. Councilmember Holden questioned how much space would be needed for a competition turf field. Mr. Shearen estimated the City would need to have 10 to 20 acres for a competitive sports complex. Councilmember Monson indicated the City does not have enough land to pursue this, which meant the idea of a competitive turf field/complex could be eliminated. Mayor Grant questioned where the City could accommodate pickleball courts.