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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 17, 2015 5 Public Works Director Maurer stated that he would check this recommendation with the City Attorney. Councilmember Woodburn questioned if the shoreline had a drop off. Mr. Farnsworth reported that the shoreline did have a six-foot drop off. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the agreement would be made against the land, similar to the easement on the property. He commented that if the Council was in support of the encroachment agreement, he would place this item on an upcoming Consent Agenda for Council approval. The Council was in agreement with staff s suggestion. • County Road E2 Trail Public Works Director Maurer reported that the County Road E2 Interchange was scheduled to be replaced by MnDOT in 2016. A pedestrian facility on the south side of the bridge would be included as part of this Interchange replacement project. He noted that a trail would be extended past Cleveland Avenue. He stated that there would be a 600-foot gap between the new trail and the City's existing Safe Routes to School trail which starts at New Brighton Road and continues to Old Highway 10. He commented that the extra 600-feet of sidewalk is not a programed expense. He requested comment from the Council on how to proceed with this potential trail connection. Mayor Grant questioned if it would cost the City more to wait and complete the segment in the future. Public Works Director Maurer anticipated that the construction and design costs would be close to the same whether the work was done today or in the future. Further discussion ensued regarding road construction taking place in and around the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant questioned the expense of the 600-foot sidewalk. Public Works Director Maurer estimated that the trail segment would cost the City around $250,000. Councilmember Woodburn questioned how many pedestrians would be walking in this area. He inquired if it would be better to install a path versus a trail. Public Works Director Maurer commented that this was a concern, but noted that the sidewalk segment would create a connection to the City's trail segments. He then discussed the State Aid trail construction requirements. Councilmember McClung did not support the sidewalk segment at this time.