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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - NOVEMBER 16 2009 10 1 B. 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan (continued) Councilmember Holden questioned who owns the culverts. Civil Engineer Giga noted the culverts have been cleaned out by Ramsey County and that any additional dredging would involve extensive DNR permitting. At this point the City was monitoring the lake level before any dredging would occur. Councilmember Holmes felt that if the engineering study was not complete the park would remain empty, with no amenities. Mayor Harpstead agreed with Councilmember Holmes on this issue. He indicated this park needed to be fixed and would like to see a plan completed. Councilmember Grant questioned if the plan could be completed in 2011 versus 2010. He indicated it may benefit the City to wait and see how the water levels are affected over next year. Councilmember Holmes stated she felt it was essential to complete the plan in 2010 as the water level concerns had been addressed this year. Parks & Recreation Manager Olson explained there was still standing water in the culvert in the corner of the park, it has gone down significantly. The drainage study assessed that the park was just too low. Councilmember McClung indicated if the City was willing to spend money on irrigation for a park that was useable, they should consider spending the funds needed to fix a park that is not useable. He explained that he was in favor of completing the study. Mayor Harpstead stated the plan should be driven around the ordinary high water mark. Councilmember Grant stated the park could use some amenities but the Council needed to decide what should be done with the park and did not want to see the City rush forward before understanding how the water levels were going to settle. Mayor Harpstead asked how the Council would like to proceed with this item.