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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - February 19,2008 2 determined there could be an expansion of 45 parking stalls with a turn-around area at the end of the parking lot. He stated that the estimated cost for a pervious parking lot holding 45 spaces is approximately $150,000, and constructing a standard impervious parking lot of this size would cost approximately $50,000; however, the runoff would need to be treated to meet Rice Creek Watershed District standards, adding approximately $ 10,000 to this cost. He reported that Assistant City Administrator Simon met today with representatives of Ramsey County Public Works and they have indicated a willingness to explore their site as an option for overflow parking, particularly on election days. City Planner Lehnhoff stated the City has used this building in the past and the County has not charged for the use of the building. Assistant City Administrator Simon stated that the Ramsey County Public Works parking lot represents a good option because the parking lot would be mostly vacant during the evening. He added that the available overflow parking area is located between the Sheriff's office and Public Works. Mayor Pro Tern Holden stated that it appears overflow parking is needed only approximately three times per year. She asked if it would be possible to have the area leveled off and allow people to park there on grass. Public Works Director Hoag replied this IS an option that could be explored, barring any restrictions contained in the City Code. Mayor Pro Tern Holden asked if the expansion cost for the overflow parking lot is proportional to the number of added stalls. City Engineer Giga replied in the affirmative, adding that staff used a calculation of approximately $3,000 per parking stall. Discussion ensued regarding current parking availability at city hall. Mayor Harpstead and Councilmember Ho]mes arrived at 5 :30 p.m. Councilmember McClung asked if additional parking stalls could be gained by removing the median in the parking lot. He stated his preference would be to have an overflow arrangement with some grass that is workable, keeping this as a plan for the future when the City needs to add additional parking space. Counci]member Holden concurred with Counci]member McClung and stated she is not willing to spend $] 50,000 on this. Counci]member Grant also concurred with Councilmembers McClung and Holden. Mayor Harpstead asked if a walkway could be constructed connecting the National Guard parking lot to the City Hall parking lot.