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<br /> I - <br /> ~ CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: August 15, 1996 <br /> I TO: Brian Fdtsinger, City Administrator ~ <br /> I FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks & Recreation Direetor C5 <br /> SUBJECT: Lease Agreement for use of Tennis Court on former Sheehy Property. <br /> I <br /> Back!!round <br /> I The tennis court, which is located in the Southwest corner of the land Mr. Sheehy donated, is in <br /> very poor condition. The City Council and staff had previously agreed to remove this court area, <br /> due to the unstable soil conditions that would create a high maintenance area for the City, <br /> I The Arden Hills #3 Homeowners Association contacted the City in July of 1995 to inquire if the <br /> City would let the association maintain and use the tennis court, After talking to the City <br /> I Council and staff about a possible lease agreement, the association president held a meeting with <br /> the members to discuss whether the association wanted to spend money to maintain the court, <br /> .. Proposal from the Arden Hills #3 Association <br /> I The association members are interested in maintaining the tennis court located on Ridgewood <br /> Road as a multi-use recreational site, mainly for tennis and basketball. The attached letter from <br /> Todd Albertson, the association president, outlines the proposal from the association. The <br /> I following are the main points: <br /> 1. Five (5) year term lease. <br /> I 2. Lease would automatically renew unless either party gives written notice of cancellation <br /> at least 12 months prior to end of five (5) year term. <br /> 3. A token amount would be paid by Arden Hills #3 for the lease. The intent of which is to <br /> I transfer liability from the City of Arden Hills to AH #3, <br /> 4. AH #3 will improve and maintain the leased property as required for recreational use by <br /> AH #3 members only, <br /> I 5. In addition, AH #3 will maintain the approach area to the tennis court, <br /> 6. AH #3 will maintain appropriate insurance on this property. <br /> I Lease Al!reement Draft <br /> The City Attorney, Jerry Filla, has drafted a lease agreement for your review, He has <br /> I incorporated the points from the association. The lease holds the Arden Hills #3 Association <br /> responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the court. <br /> it <br /> I <br />