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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - June 26, 2000 11 . Councilmember Larson stated he thinks the plan proposal is a good idea, adding he hopes that amenities in surrounding communities will be taken into consideration, Councilmember Grant stated he thinks the plan makes good sense as it will establish a capital improvcment program to meet the City's parks needs from a strategic perspective, He added the City's residents enjoy its rural feel. He expressed his support of the plan, MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to approve funding of a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan at a cost not to exceed $60,000, and the cost be covered under the Community Services Fund, The motion carried unanimously (5-0), D. Resolution #00-24, Resolution Relatiug to a Minor Subdivisiou for the Arden Manor Park Property Mr, Post apologized for the unexpected appearance of the resolution as it was added to the evening's agenda only lately, He stated that stafIis attempting to gct the deed for the Arden Manor Park property recorded in the City's name prior to Junc 30, 2000, after which date the City will be liable for property taxes for the first half of 2000, Mr. Post stated that staff requested that the easement property be deeded to the City in exchange . for being excluded from special assessments for drainage improvements in the park, Mr. Post stated that staff is recommending the Council's approval of Resolution #00-24, relating to a minor subdivision for the Arden Manor Park property, Councilmember Larson asked whether the property would be platted in the future, Mr. Post stated he is unsure in tcrms of the ultimate resolution of the future of the property, Councilmember Larson stated that if platting is normally required, the resolution as written indicates that future platting will not be necessary, He suggested the resolution might be changed to specify or imply tlle eventual intention of the City to have the property platted, Mr. Post agreed, MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Council member Larson seconded a motion to approvc Resolution #00-24, relating to a minor subdivision for the Arden Manor Park property, with the following amendment: Under Item C, after "without the necessity of platting the property" insert "in advance ofrecording of deed," The motion carried unanimously (5-0), .