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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 20133 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A.Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B.Resolution 2013-015: Supporting the Local Trail Connections Program Grant Application Made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources C.Planning Case 13-001 Variance Request at 1455 Skiles Lane D.2013 Capital Reimbursement to Lake Johanna Fire Department MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A.Resolution 2013-015: 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 Resources (MnDNR) for the creation of an off street shared use pathway along the west side of Snelling Avenue N (Old Highway 10) from Valentine Park and Lake Valentine Road to County Road E2. The application deadline is Friday, March 29, 2013. The City applied for this grant last year for this same segment but the project was not chosen for award. Staff has since spoken with the MnDNR about areas in which the application could be improved. The application and estimate are being refined to include their suggestions. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson explained that this pathway was listed high on the Highway 10 corridor, it is an important connection. The neighborhood meetings for the Valentine Park reconstruction identified this as a priority as well. The pathway would provide a safe route for residents from the Valentine Park neighborhood to County Road E2, while also creating an important trail connection to Valentine Hills Elementary, Perry Park, and Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson discussed the financial implications of the trail connection noting the Local Trail Connections Program had a 75/25 split. The City would be requesting $150,000 in grant funding. The project would have to be completed by June 30, 2015. Staff noted the City has received letters of support from Ramsey County Public Works, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, Active Living Ramsey County, Bethel University, and the Mounds View School District. Staff recommended the Council adopt a resolution supporting the Local Trail Connections Program grant application. Mayor Grant requested further information on the trail expense and funding sources.