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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 1 S, 2010 7 Public Works Director Mauer responded that Bolton & Menk had reviewed the original - conditions but not the most recent revisions. Discussion ensued regarding berming on the north side. Mr. Maurer agreed to change the wording in Condition #3 for berming along I-694 where noise walls are not proposed. Further discussion about removing vegetation for berming resulted in the decision to not request removal of mature vegetation to allow for berming. Councilmember Holmes suggested that the wording "agreed to by the County and City" be added to the end of Condition #6. After some discussion, it was agreed the wording to be added should be"in consultation with the Cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview." Councilmember Holmes questioned the wording in Condition #7. After some discussion, it was agreed that the wording should be revised to state that Mn/DOT will make such improvements - rather than stating Mn/DOT will commit to making the improvements. Discussion ensued on Condition 48. Public Works Director Maurer agreed to ask MnDOT to design the bridge to facilitate the existing trail. Mayor Harpstead and Councilmember McClung both expressed their support for the conditions with the suggested revisions. 2.1) Staff Updates Arden Hills Library City Administrator Klaers stated now that the County Commissioners have approved the relocation to New Brighton, the Council may want to restate their support for keeping the current library open until the New Brighton facility is ready. He also questioned if the City should ask that the property on which the current library is located be returned to the City. Councilmember Holmes stated that the City Attorney has previously advised the Council that we have no right to that property. Mayor Harpstead explained that there is no encumbrance on the deed to return the property to the City. Hazelnut Park and Trinity Lutheran Church Negotiations City Administrator Klaers stated a meeting has been scheduled with the church representatives for October 28. The church is looking for examples of how park land is valued and they have asked their appraiser for an opinion of the value of park land. City staff is reviewing the cost of improving and maintaining the soccer field and parking lot. One option would be to keep the price of the property low but offer to do parking lot improvements. Councilmember Holden explained that the church asphalted over a poor base in their parking lot.