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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 24, 2009 Page 5 1 This park is getting many things, including walking paths, benches, an ice rink, a playground, 2 and large green open space. He stated his opposition to including the splash deck in the project. 3 He stated his position that there will be many amenities at this park. It is true that the tax increase 4 would be minimal by adding the water feature, but he believes the money could be better spent 5 on other potential city projects in the future. The water feature they currently have at Central 6 Park serves the community very well. 8 Councilmember Stille stated he would like to reiterate what he said at the last meeting. He stated 9 his position that this all ties together with the core values and the vision statement of St. 10 Anthony. The vision statement of the City talks about being a unique environment, vibrant 11 community, and a desirable city to live, work and play. The mission statement of the City talks 12 about being a progressive and livable community that is safe and secure. He stated thinking 13 about what the City has done over the past years, they have spent the extra money on detail such 14 as decorative street lights, the bridge over the railroad tracks in Ramsey County, as well as the 15 City logo and the colored concrete. This sets the City apart. He also pointed out the benches 16 along the City's walkways and the design standards imposed on the Silver Lake Village Project. 17 All of this makes them a unique community that sets itself apart and it is paying off. St. 18 Anthony's foreclosure numbers are as low as nine right now. 19 20 Councilmember Gray reiterated his opposition to including the splash deck in the park 21 improvement project. 22 23 Mayor Faust reiterated his support of including the splash deck in the park improvement project. 24 He stated the splash deck is replacing the wading pond water feature that was previously located 25 at the park. 26 27 Councilmember Roth stated he voted in support of the splash deck at the last City Council 28 meeting. Since then he has met with some of his neighbors and people within the City to talk to 29 them about the splash deck. One thing that was pointed out to him was that there will now be two 30 park buildings with a water feature that can be rented out in the City. He stated his position that 31 families will have precious minutes of relaxation when the children run through the splash deck. 32 33 Ayes — 3, Nays — 2(Gray and Thuesen). Motion carried. 34 35 B. Consider Resolution 09-031 Providing for the Sale of $5,245,000 GO Bonds Series for 36 the 2009 Road Reconstruction Project, Improvements to Emerald Park and to Refinance 37 the 2000A and 2000B Bonds. John North, Ehlers and Associates, presenting. 38 39 Mr. John North, Ehlers and Associates, provided an overview of $5,245,00 GO Bond Series for 40 the 2009 Road Reconstruction Project, Improvements to Emerald Park, and to Refinance the 41 2000A and 2000B Bonds. 42 43 Mayor Faust verified with Mr. North that the original term of the 2000A and 2000B Bonds is not 44 being extended. 45 5