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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 24, 2013 7 of Parks and Recreation Greg Mack, Ramsey County Director , thanked the Council for their time. He noted that the wildlife corridor was identified by the County as park land which allows for additional funding assistance for remediation of the property. Mr. Mack explained that Hoisington Koegler was hired by the County to assist with the project. Rita Trapp, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., reviewed the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment in detail with the Council. She explained that the proposed area was crucial as it provides a four mile trail corridor from Anoka County to the Mississippi River. The evolution of the project was discussed. She noted that the master plan would be presented to the City of Shoreview, Ramsey County, and the Metropolitan Council. She requested the Council's support for the plan this evening. Councilmember Holden asked for the location of the wildlife corridor. Mr. Mack discussed the location with the Council stating this was now formally established. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the planned regional trail. Mr. Mack discussed the trail route and explained that the regional trail would connect at County Road H and from there would have a grade crossing at I-35. He noted that this crossing was a priority to the County. Councilmember Holmes reviewed the whereas statements with the consultants and requested the Rice Creek North Regional Master Plan be referred to as (RCNRP) after its first reference. Councilmember Holden thanked the County for fighting for this property and for providing such a wonderful trail plan. She also thanked Councilmember Holmes for her efforts. Mayor Grant agreed stating that he looked forward to seeing the trails completed as it would create a park asset to the entire region. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-028 — Supporting the Amendment of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan as amended above. The motion carried (5-0). B. B-2 District Zoning Code Amendment and Country Financial Conditional Use Permit Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the City has received a proposal from Bob Revoir, Cushman & Wakefield, to obtain a CUP to allow a higher education use in the office building located at 2 Pine Tree Drive in the B-2 Zoning District. Mr. Revoir is a real estate broker representing Country Financial. Country Financial would like to lease space to Bethel University for administrative offices, classrooms, and meeting space. This application includes two distinct requests: