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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNcIL WORK SESSION - NOVE11BER 19. 2008 <br /> <br />11 <br /> <br />asked for additional photos as to how the northern arid southern ponds would look <br />based on the suggestions tonight. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes reviewed the placement of public art as being a solo <br />. . <br />piece along with the clock tower. <br /> <br />Mayor lIarpsteatl asked that each Councilmei:nber goifuough and state one item <br />within the park that essential and one that could be dismissed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant noted his biggest concern was the green space lost by the <br />bounce. He indicated he was not real big on the paddleboats, but understood it was <br />an amenity to offer the community. Councilniember Grant stated he felt the <br />space abutting the higher density should be a focus to draw them to the area. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung explained the amphitheater and boathouse building <br />were a concern to him at this time along with the basketball/tennis courts. He felt <br />the ball courts could be programmed into other park sites on TCAAP or elsewhere <br />due to their expense and large use of space. Councilmember McClung stated he <br />was in favor oflots of green space and a large water feature. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes indicated her concern was with the water feature as she <br />didn't understand how it works. She was most in favor of a rose garden or formal <br />garden. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she felt that trees were important along with park <br />shelters to allow people to gather. She eXplained she may be more in favor of a <br />garden if it wasn't a high maintenance rose garden, but rather perennials, etc. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead stated he foresees the corridor between the street and the north <br />end of the park being very important. He indicated the paddleboats weren't crucial <br />to him. Mayor Harpstead agreed with Councilmember McClung's statement that <br />the sport courts could be moved due to the amount of space they will consume in <br />this park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated she may be in favor of c1Topping the paddleboats <br />because they would have to be maintained and manned by City staff. <br />