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e . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - October 10. 2000 V'< I : ~ r 7 Councilmember Aplikowski stated it might bc wise to wait until thc second generation surfacc watcr management plan is completed before revicwing the project again. MOTION: Councilmember Rem movcd and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to remove the motion currently under consideration. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Rem moved and Councihnember Grant seconded a motion to withdraw from the Ingerson Ncighborhood project due to lack of agreement on the revised feasibility report. Voting on the motion: Aplikowski, Gran1 and Rcm voted aye< Probst and Larson voted nay. The motion carried (3-2). B. Outdoor Skating Rink Establishment and Operation Policy Mr. Lynch stated that Ms. Fran Holmes presented a petition to the Council at their September I I meeting and was requested to attend the recent meeting of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC). He added that as a result of that meeting, the PTRC is recommcnding the re- establishment of the skating rink at Valcntine Park. Mr. Lynch stated that due to future storm water management planning as well as the parks comprehensive plan study, staff recommends not to re-establish thc rink or warminghouse at Valentine Park. He added staff also agrees with the PTRC's recommendation to eliminate the pleasure rink at Cummings Park for thc 2000/2001 season. Mr. Lynch stated that the PTRC also recommends that no private rentals be allowed during gencral skating hours with the exception oftlle previonsly established policy with local hockey associations. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern that neighborhood traditions and the City's enjoyment of green space are being lost. She expressed concern that City staff decided that the rinks are no longer feasible and will be elosed despite the recommendations of the PTRC. She noted she finds it personally offensivc that neighborhoods are impacted by budget issues. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that staffing issues in the warminghouses can be resolved. She added that such decisions should not be made arbitrarily without some discussion with neighborhood residents. She noted that such decisions should be delayed until the completion of the City's comprehensive plan. Councilmember Grant stated that he would support the continuation of a rink at Valentine Park. He added he has skated there for many years. He added that a rink should be included in the park regardless of the future use of the park.