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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 7 Councilmember Holden inquired how the trail cost sharing with Ramsey County would be completed. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained she would investigate this further and report back to the Council. Mayor Grant asked what the fee would be for final design and bidding services from WSB. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported the expense would be $89,201. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Authorize final design of trail and watermain projects for the CR E2 Trail, the Old Snelling Trail from Bethel Drive to CR E2 and the Old Snelling Water Main Improvement Project (City Project No. 17-W-001) and approve the scope and fee from WSB & Associates in the amount of $89,201 for final design services and bidding services for the projects. Councilmember Holden requested staff hold an additional public meeting for these projects. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed trail width for the Old Snelling Trail. The motion carried (5-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Holmes announced Northeast Youth and Family Services would be holding a fundraiser on Thursday, October 5. She stated the Taste of Northeast was a great event and would be held at 5:30 p.m. at Vadnais Heights Commons. Councilmember Holden requested an update from staff on Bethel and Northwestern Universities regarding their rental policies. City Administrator Joynes reported staff has a meeting with Bethel University officials on Thursday, September 28. He explained this was a complex matter based on privacy and jurisdictional issues. Mayor Grant suggested this matter be placed on an upcoming worksession agenda in order for the Council to have further discussion on this topic Councilmember Holden stated she would like to see Presbyterian Homes making a contribution to the Fire Department given the large number of calls they generate for public services. She requested staff brainstorm ways to approach this topic with Presbyterian Homes.