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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—March 29, 2010 6 7.A. Award the Cummings Park Irrigation Installment to Village Plumbing, Inc. in the Amount of$1,616.00 for the Plumbing Installation; Anderson Irrigation, Inc. in the Amount of $13,867.75 for the Irrigation; Plus an Additional Amount of$850.00 for a City-Purchased Water Meter. Total Project Cost Not to Exceed$16,333.75. (continued) - Councilmember Holden asked if the sprinkler heads would be aProblem when the park is aerated. Public Works Director Hoag stated the sprinkler heads would need to be marked prior to aeration taking place. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Mayor Har stead seconded a. motion to Award the Cummings Park Irrigation Installment to Village Plumbin2, Inc. in the Amount of $1 616.00 for the Plumbing Installation• Anderson Irri ation Inc. in the Amount of $13 867.75 for the Irrigation; Plus an Additional Amount of $850.00 for a City-Purchased Water Meter for a Total Project Cost Not to Exceed $16,333.75. Councilmember Grant asked if the City would be doing the sprinkler blowout in the fall. Public Works Director Hoag stated the City currently blows out other y on irri ati systems in the - g City and they have the proper equipment for this. Councilmember Grant clarified that Cummings Park will be aerated, fertilized and irrigated with this project. Councilmember Holmes asked if there has been any fertilization or aeration at Perry Park. Public Works Director Hoag stated there has not been any fertilization done at Perry Park for the last several years but the park has been aerated. The City has been aerating the sports fields but not general park areas. Councilmember McClung stated he would not support this motion at this time. He does not agree with this project being included in the 2010 CIP because of the cost in relation to the amount of funds available in the Special Revenue Park Fund. The Citydoes not have a plan on how to finance park improvements moving forward and until there is a comprehensive review of park maintenance and a set policy for maintenance he would not be able to support this project. pP P roJ Councilmember Grant stated this particular field is in need of maintenance and does need to be improved. Residents use this park and these residents are paying park fees for soccer and other sports. The residents of Arden Hills deserve to have a park that they can utilize and be safe on. The parks and trails are important to the City. The proposed amount is not excessive for what the City trying to gain. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried (4-1).