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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 10, 2010 4 <br /> 2.A Arden Hills Library Discussion <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated putting additional funds into the library may not be popular. She <br /> suggested Presbyterian Homes be contacted to discuss the idea of a partnership. <br /> Mayor Harpstead did not see an answer at the current site in Arden Hills. He suggested the City <br /> pursue a partnership in order to keep a site within the City, either with Bethel, the Baptist General <br /> Conference, Presbyterian Homes or the Mounds View High School. <br /> Councilmember Grant requested Council come up with an alternative plan to counter the space <br /> suggested by New Brighton. _ <br /> Mayor Harpstead suggested staff set up a meeting with Presbyterian Homes, the Baptist General - <br /> Conference and Bethel University with several Councilmembers to further discuss this issue. The <br /> Council was in favor with this suggestion. <br /> Ms. Apilkowski stated she would be willing to participate in those meetings. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked if the Council was in favor of completing a feasibility study on the <br /> library to create plans and specs to refurbish the existing site. The Council was not in favor of this <br /> suggestion. <br /> B. Hazelnut Park <br /> City Administrator Klaers explained he met with Pat Nygaard and Millie Bruss on May 6th to <br /> g y <br /> discuss the Trinity Lutheran Church land available near Hazelnut Park. The church was interested <br /> in selling or pursuing a long term lease with the City for this property. An appraisal was <br /> completed for the land, which has not been made available to the City to date. He questioned how <br /> staff should proceed at this time. <br /> City Planner Beekman stated if the land were to be sold to the City, the church would draft up a <br /> contract to maintain shared parking space or a long-term easement. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she would like to maintain several rows of parking if the lot were <br /> to be purchased. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the City paid for usage of the park land at this time. <br /> City Planner Beekman noted the City paid $1,000 to assist with snow removal expenses and the <br /> land was used for free. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated the church has never maintained the soccer field, it was <br /> mowed by the City. <br /> City Planner Beekman indicated Recreation Manager Olson uses the field for programmed <br /> soccer and would be in favor of gaining the long term use of the land. <br />