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. - . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 31. 1998 is vehicle parking spaces, 20 boat parking spaces, and 91 spaces serving the beach. He stated this will improve the existing situation. Mr. Sanders then reviewed the park area to the north side, noting the small wetland which will be crossed and mediated in another area. He advised of the landscaping proposed and the 80 parking spaces that will be provided along with access to the drop off area and future picnic areas which contain handicapped parking spaces. Mr. Sanders stated the trail will be relocated away from the wctland areas in several locations. Mr. Sanders stated the first phase is funded under the Ramsey County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and they are working to continue with the second phase which includes the shelters and play apparatus. He stated that he is hopeful to get the main building components funded this Fall. Mayor Probst asked if Phase I will be constructed this year. Mr. Grcg Mack, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Director, stated they will probably bid this work in late December or January. He explained their crews will do some clearing of vegetation this Fall to get ready for construction. Mr. Mack explained ifthey did start construction this Fall, the project will probably not be able to be completed prior to winter weather. Mayor Probst asked if Phase I and Phase II can be completed next year. Mr. Mack explained the buildings have not yet been designed and they hope to engage an architect when they get a "reading" from the County Board in December after they adopt their CIP. He stated that it is possible and they desire to put all of the architectural elements together and then move ahead with construction of those elements that are approved. He stated that they may need to advance some funds to do that. Mayor Probst noted thc parking is mostly in areas that are already hard surfaced. Mr. Mack stated this is true except with thc cntryway to the north. Mayor Probst stated he supports the plans that have been presentcd and hopes thc boat landing rcmains opcn during construction. Councilmember Keirn askcd what kind of lighting is proposcd on thc north side. Mr. Mack advised that the lighting is associatcd with the buildings and it is not proposed to light the entire park area. Councilmember Keirn statcd there have been problems with the parking area to the north and she supports some type of lighting of that parking lot. Mr. Mack stated they do not plan to light the parking area, per Ramscy County policy. He noted that lighting sometimes encourages use at night. Councilmember Keirn asked if a gate can be considered so the area cannot be accessed at night. Mr. Mack stated that is an option and the gate could allow access to the Shcriff s Department so the arca can be patrolled. Councilmember Malone stated he is pleased with the gcneral tenor of the plan and believes it will be positive. However, he is concerned about the crossing of Lake Johanna Boulevard to the park area on the north side. He stated that he is concerned that the lanes are 12 feet widc through this "pinch point." Councilmember Malone supported a wider drive lane by several fcct each way.