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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 3 L 1998 14 Mayor Probst suggested the NSP issue be discussed at the upcoming Council Worksession. Mr. Ringwald advised that NSP already has a Ramsey County permit and would like to proceed with construction this year. He stated that he is unsure if the Army Reserve is aware of the plans. Mr. Fritsinger statcd the Arsenal and Mr. Fix are aware ofNSP's plans. Mayor Probst notcd the City of Shoreview spent a lot of money to avoid overhead lines along Highway 96. He suggested NSP be invited to a Council meeting to advise of their reasoning and options they have investigated. Mr. Fritsinger suggested they be placed on the September 14, 1998 meeting agenda. Councilmember Malone again offered the alternative to place the power line behind the City Hall site. Mayor Probst asked staff to seek the logic of the Ramsey County Public Works which was made without Council input. 3. Case #98-21, Ramsey County, Site Plan, Tony Schmidt Park Mr. Ringwald explained that the applicant requests concept approval of a site plan for planned upgrades (Phase I) to Tony Schmidt Park which is similar to the previously considered plan. He explained the phases of construction and what is included in Phase I. He advised they will be reconstructing the parking area in the beach area, reconstructing and separating the east parking lot/boat ramp area, stabilizing of the shoreline in that area, connecting the area across from the north access area, planting substantial landscaping along the east property line (meeting the 75 foot setback from the residential property line), and plantings along Lake Johmma Boulevard with a median break for the pedestrian way which connects the two areas. Mr. Ringwald noted the play structures and improvements to the beach house are not included in Phase I. Mr. Ringwald reviewed the discussion of how to utilize off-street parking and pointed out the grass area to accommodate overt10w vehicle parking. He then reviewed the area to the north of Lake Johanna Boulevard which includes parking, a play structure, picnic area, and trail system. He advised the area is heavily vegetated and some vegetation will be removed to open it up somewhat. Mr. Ringwald advised that the request also includes parking lot setback variances for right -of- way (15 feet proposed, when 20 feet is required) and Lake Johanna (20 feet proposed, when 50 feet minimum is required). He advised that the parking lot in the beach area has been pulled as close to the existing oaks as possible and it is felt that the parking/boat launch area is becoming more conforming than currently exists The Planning Commission recommends approval subject to seven conditions. Mr. Bill Sanders, Ramsey County Planning Consultant, advised that the current concrete and riprap will be removed and grades lowered to provide a softer edge along the shoreline and allow boats to come up on shore. The boat ramp will also be shifted over. He advised there are 45