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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 9 B. Motion to Support the PTRC Recommendation to Designate the Sheehy Property as a Pnblic Park, Inclnding Retaining the Existing Tennis Court and Placing it on the City's Hard Court Maintenance Schedule. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson reported that at the April 9, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting staff presented information on the Sheehy Tennis Court located at 3168 Ridgewood Road. She stated that at that time the tennis court was in need of repairs; therefore, the City placed a lock to prevent its use. She reported that in September 1995 Arden Hills Association #3 made repairs to the tennis court once they received exclusive use; however, the courts are again in need of repairs. She reported the options available. Mr. Bruce Eisenmenger, 1504 Edgewater, commented that a great deal of discussion has occurred about this issue and it is the consensus of the neighborhood that they would like to retain the lease for exclusive use and maintain the tennis court property including carrying liability insurance. Conncilmember McClnng asked if Council decides to designate this as a City park, why he would not want the tennis court. Mr. Eisenmenger replied because this would increase traffic in the neighborhood and decrease the privacy of the beach property. Conncilmember Holden commented on the contract with Arden Hills Association #3. Mr. Eisenmenger commented the association put $8,000 into maintenance in 1996. He stated there have not been extensive repairs since then. He explained the agreement was that the Association would restore the tennis courts. Conncilmember Holden asked if the City received verification on insurance. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson replied the City Attorney assured her there was insurance on the tennis courts. Mayor Harpstead asked what the life expectancy would be on the resurfacing of the courts. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson replied that five to seven years was typical. She stated the vendor who looked at the court commented there are areas that would need to be repaired. Mayor Harpstead asked about parking at the tennis court. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson replied the PTRC did not believe the tennis courts would be utilized enough to consider parking an issue. Councilmember Grant asked whether the Association had input into the PTRC recommendation. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson commented input from the Association was given, but they were not notified regarding the PTRC meeting. Mayor Harpstead asked Mr. Eisemnenger if he had a lease duration in mind. Mr. Eisenmenger replied that if the Association spent significant dollars they would like it commensurate to that timeline.