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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - OCTOBER 15, 2008 <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />Ms. McJilton stated the Council would have to establish a balance of amenities <br />such as a pavilion, amphitheater, etc. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead questioned if the Council was interested in islands. There was <br />no interest in that amenity. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead asked if the Council was interested in fountains. <br /> <br />Conncilmember Grant stated this could be an interesting addition. <br /> <br />Mr. Samuel added that a fountain allows the water to move and not become <br />stagnant. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead questioned if boats or canoes would be allowed within the <br />ponds. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden felt that Rice Creek was a better location for boating. <br />The Council was in agreement. <br /> <br />Mr. Whitlock reviewed statistical information with the Council regarding the <br />Centennial Lakes water feature. He reported the water area was 9.1 total acres with <br />the TCAAP site proposed to be 15-16 total acres. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung questioned what the green space acreage was at <br />Centennial Lakes. <br /> <br />Mr. Whitlock reviewed the numbers stating the green space was roughly 13.9 <br />acres with TCAAP being 14- I 5 acres for the central open space. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated after hearing these numbers the City of Arden <br />Hills really has the potential to do something great with the water features and <br />green space based on the land set aside for these amenities. <br /> <br />Mr. Whitlock began to review suggested park amenities that could be offered <br />within the central green space. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he was not in favor of creating a park similar to <br />those found downtown Minneapolis. He would like to see an open green space <br />surrounded by trees. <br />