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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—March 28, 2011 9 7.B. Resolution 2011-016: Supporting the Grant Application Made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Parks and Trails Legacy Program (continued) the City is awarded a grant this year then they would pursue another grant next year to continue the trail. Councilmember Holmes stated there were several runners on the non-trail side of the street and she asked if this trail section would makes any sense because the amount of money may not be worth it for a trail that residents will not utilize. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated there are some people that want an off-road pathway and others that will just utilize the road and the area on Old Snelling that Councilmember Holmes is referring to does not have a safe route. MOTION: Councilmember Tamble moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 2011-016: Supporting the Grant Application Made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Parks and Trails Leeacy Grant Program for the Creation of an Off Street Shared Use Pathway on Old Snelling Avenue. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). C. Resolution 2011-017: Supporting the Local Trail Connections Program Grant Application Made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated Staff has been preparing an application for a Local Trail Connections Program through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the creation of an off-street shared use path on the west side of Lexington Avenue from County Road E to Ingerson Park. The City was successful in acquiring this grant in 2008 for the Perry Park Pathway. This pathway is listed low on the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee's priorities for proposed trails. However, Staff feels this is the most appropriate segment for this grant opportunity. This proposed pathway will provide a safe route for residents to Ingerson Park and to County Road E and the Arden Plaza business area. The future proposed upgrades to the B2 district and County Road E also make this proposed trail an important connection. The amount of the Lexington Avenue Pathway Project is estimated at $666,993.60 for construction and project administration. Both of these costs are eligible for reimbursement. The maximum award is $100,000 and, therefore, the City match would be $566,993.60. This estimate takes into account the wetlands that exist in this area. The design will reflect minimal environmental impacts. Approximately 425 feet of the proposed trail will cross over the east side of the Catholic United Financial property at 3499 Lexington Avenue North. The right-of-way in this area does not appear to be sufficient for the proposed pathway. The estimate accounts for possible acquisition o right-of-way. However, the City does not need to solidify an easement/right-of-way acquisition at this time. Those discussions can take place if the City is successful in securing funding for this pathway. Catholic United Financial is in support of a pathway and has provided a letter of support for the project. Councilmember Tamble asked how the future development project at Arden Plaza would affect this trail.