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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 9, 2026 3 irrigation improvements and fencing repairs for $35,000. That brings the total for Perry Park to $520,000. Sampson and Ingerson are both scheduled for new playground structures including swings and curb repairs or replacements. Those playgrounds will cost $260,000 each. Sampson has a basketball hardcourt, hoop and backstop for $55,000. Sampson's total cost is $315,000. Ingerson has a trail connection to connect the two cul-de-sacs at the west side of the park for $100,000. The total for Ingerson is $360,000. Councilmember Holden said Perry and Ingerson are heavily used parks. She asked if Staff knows the usage at Sampson. She said she goes past it a lot and never sees anybody there. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky didn't know off the top of her head but she will find out and get back to Council. She said the total cost for all three park projects will be $1,195,000. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky presented a slide that outlined the improvements included in the CIP for Perry Park. It includes parking lot rehabilitations and grading and irrigation work in the ball field. The parking lot upgrades includes getting dumpsters up to code. Councilmember Holden asked if we are looking to change the layout of the parking lot. She said that's one of our heavily used pavilions. It is a lot of work to get to the pavilion if someone is bring supplies in. It would be nice to reimagine the layout so it's easier for the pavilion users. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said that is great feedback to receive now. When we go into the design/scope discussions with the consultants, we can include that. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky outlined some erosion near a retaining wall. She noted the retaining wall repairs aren't in the current CIP. She said the wall is stable, however, it could become unsafe if the erosion is not corrected. Another additional request has been to assess and remove all hazardous, dead or diseased trees. This can save on fence repairs in the future, especially near the ball field and the warming house. Suggested improvements to the dog park would be a water source, reinforced bottom fence to prevent smaller dogs from getting out and creating separate spaces for big dogs and little dogs. Councilmember Holden asked if the hockey rink is in good enough condition to last a couple more years. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said that is currently programmed into the 2030 CIP. At some point Staff will bring that back to discuss what has been budgeted and options for the rink. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky presented a slide outlining the basketball court and playground improvements included in the CIP for Sampson Park. Additional requests include minor parking lot upgrades, tree pruning, trash can and bench upgrades and trail maintenance. Mayor Grant asked her to explain the parking lot upgrades. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky said there is a post that is sideways and some curb that is falling apart. This would straighten and clean up all the edges.