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<br /> I . <br /> I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 26. 1996 6 <br /> 1- Mayor Probst clarified that each park is allocated approximately $15,000 in subsequent years for <br /> I improvements. Ms. Walsh stated it is actually $30,000 per park_ <br /> Mayor Probst inquired ifpark improvements could be staged_ Ms. Walsh replied that it could be <br /> I arranged, but noted it was more economical for installation to be done at one time rather than <br /> staging. <br /> I MOTION: Probst re-stated the motion made to allocate a $5,000 contribution to the <br /> Valentine Hills Park playstructure project. The motion failed (1-3). <br /> I Councilmember Aplikowski stated she was committed to contributing to the park project, and <br /> suggested an amount of$2,000. <br /> I MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Keim seconded, a motion to allocate a $2,000 contribution <br /> to the Valentine Hills Park playstructure project. The motion carried (4.0)_ <br /> I Councilmember Malone wished to amend the motion to withdraw the contribution from the <br /> community services fund rather than the parks capital fund, as it is carefully planned and is not <br /> . prepared for a withdrawal such as this. <br /> Mayor Probst stated he would support the motion, but was disappointed at the low level of <br /> I funding_ <br /> C. 1996 Street Improvement Proiect Update <br /> I Greg Stonehouse, City Engineer, stated that he and Dwayne Stafford, Public Works <br /> Superintendent, met with residents of Pascal Avenue, Oak Avenue, Ridgewood Court, and Eide <br /> I Circle, to gather further input regarding the 1996 Street Improvement Project. A meeting was <br /> also scheduled on McCracken Lane, however, only Mr. Stonehouse and Mr. Stafford were <br /> present. No residents attended. <br /> I Mr. Stonehouse noted that residents of Pascal A venue are concerned with street width, and <br /> I recommended 24 feet be absolute minimum width_ Mr. Stonehouse also noted that drainage <br /> needs to be addressed from the northern driveways and turnaround area, and mailboxes would <br /> need to be relocated along County Road E during construction. He stated that based on soil <br /> I borings, complete reconstruction is recommended_ <br /> Mr. Stonehouse stated that Oak Avenue residents are concerned with street width as well, and <br /> I isolated drainage issues will need to be addressed. He stated that residents are concerned with <br /> the loss of their "country" atmosphere with concrete curb installation, and possible loss of the <br /> I' cul-de-sac_ Mr. Stonehollse stated he recommends complete reconstruction of Oak Avenue as <br /> well. <br /> I <br />