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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 13, 2014 6 Parks and Recreation Manager Olson reported that the local match is estimated to be $1,317,522.50. Ramsey County's cost participation policy states that the County may contribute up to 50% of the trail construction cost on projects like these. The County will be entering this project into their Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Their participation is limited to items necessary for the trail construction. We anticipate that they will contribute approximately $125,0004150,000. This actual amount will not be finalized until the project moves into design. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution #2014-004, Supporting the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funding Application. The motion carried (5-0). 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents Mayor Grant stated that under the Public Hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Dave Cmiel, 1861 West Highway 96, encouraged the Council to consider the importance of a trail system through the TCAAP property that connects to the rest of Arden Hills. He wanted to see the northern and southern portions of the City brought together for pedestrians. It would be a detriment to the residents if the City did not try to connect Arden Hills by trails. Charlie Kachel, 1500 Arden Place, explained that he walks his dog on the Rice Creek loop on the TCAAP property. He indicated that there are several areas where the fencing is down and this safety concern should be addressed. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 13-020 Variance—3324 Lake Johanna Boulevard City Planner Streff stated that the applicant in this case owns the property located at 3324 Lake Johanna Boulevard. The property is zoned R-2 Single & Two Family Residential District and is generally positioned north of Beckman Avenue, south of Stowe Avenue, east of New Brighton Road and west of Lake Johanna. City Planner Streff explained that the applicant is proposing to replace the twenty-two (22) foot by twenty-two (22) foot existing non-conforming accessory structure/detached garage on the property. As proposed, the structure would be rebuilt within its current footprint with a modified roof design and extended roof overhang along the north fagade. The overhang is being proposed in order to protect the stairway, which provides access to the dwelling on the property, from undesirable weather conditions. To provide further protection along the stairway, the applicant is