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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - NOVEMBER 16,. 2009 9 1 B. 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan (continued) John Peck, Chair of the PTRC stated the irrigation concern really wasn't discussed until after the park tour. The condition of the fields at Cummings Park has become that of a pasture with more dirt than grass. He added that Cummings Park was not a good reflection of Arden Hills for teams visiting the community. Councilmember Holmes explained she didn't see this as a luxury item but more a safety and maintenance issue. She indicated it does reflect on the City and that she felt it was a necessity. Councilmember Grant stated the irrigation was not abudget-buster and would be an improvement for the community. He was in favor of getting the irrigation done at Cummings Park, while also aerating the soil. Mayor Harpstead indicated he originally put this item low on the priority list, but now agrees with Councilmember Grant that it should be kept in the budgets He stated that the soil conditions at the park should be tested before this work was completed. Parks &Recreation Manager Olson explained that she would complete an analysis of the park before an irrigation system would be installed. Mayor Harpstead recapped that four Councilmembers were in favor of keeping the irrigation at Cummings Park in the budget and one was not. Mayor Harpstead then questioned the expense totaling $50,000 for Valentine Park. Parks & Recreation Manager Olson stated this was a new expense, providing the engineering and redesign of Valentine Park. This was added by council at the July CIP discussion. Councilmember Grant indicated he felt this item could be put off as the beaver dam has been removed and that it may benefit the City to wait and see how the water level affects the park. Councilmember Holmes disagreed stating even when there was no beaver dam; the park has always been wet. She noted the park needs to be redesigned to increase the form and function.