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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 28, 1999 ~(t':l /' . 'I. ,/ Mayor Probst stated that the City Council had the option to move forward with the project and ., ..fi"%A.. deal with the assessment later. He noted that ifthe property no longer contained a Mobile Home .. Park, the drainage improvements would remain with the property. He suggested an amendment be made to the staffs recommended motion to include research into assessing the drainage improvements and the soil corrections. Mr. Fredericks stated that when he comes home from work there are always children playing in the street. He understands that this is part of being a child and there really is no place else for them to play. He has lived at the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park for approximately two years and he had noticed the poor condition of the ground at the park area. He agreed with Councilmember Aplikowski in that the ground should be made suitable before attempting to install new facilities. He also agreed that the drainage issue must be addressed prior to any improvements as well. Although having the owner pay for some of the improvements may effect his lot rent, Mr. Fredericks felt that it would not be too much to ask for the property owner to pay, It was his understanding that the park is private property and, although the owner has given the City the right to build on the land, the owner should be responsible for at least some of the costs. Mr. Fredericks stated that he has two young children and he would like for them to have a nice place to play in order to keep them out ofthe street. Even though the speed limit in the Mobile Home Park is posted 10 miles per hour, it is likely that an accident will occur. . Councilmember Aplikowski cautioned Mr. Fredericks that, no matter what is done is to the park; the children will still play in the street. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to accept the recommendation made by the Parks and Recreation Committee and to direct the City Engineer to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the Arden Manor Park project and to work with the property owner to obtain approval for the improved park service drive, and for staffto lay the ground work to assess the property owner for the portion of the costs related to the soil corrections and drainage improvements, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). A. Municipal Code Codification, Chapters 1 through 4 Mr. Fritsinger explained that the City Council was being asked to review the proposed changes to the Municipal Code, Chapters 1 through 4. Staffwill be forwarding this information to the League of Minnesota Cities who will then prepare a final draft for adoption by the City Council. With regard to page 1-8, Section 110.03, subparagraph 1, Mayor Probst assumed that the note portion, which discusses making the language gender neutral, would be removed. He asked if staff required anything further from the Council to address this concern. Mr. Fritsinger stated that nothing further is needed from the Council. He indicated that this would be an issue, which . he will take up with the League of Minnesota Cities to ensure the language being used is proper. There are still several spots within the Ordinance which use terms such as City Clerk, Clerk, City