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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 5-29-90 Page 2 CHANGE ORDER (Cont'd) Councilmember Malone stated it was his understanding from the worksession discussion that Bergerson-Caswell agreed to charge the City for the entire well abandonment project on a time and materials basis. Council concurred with Malone's assessment of the worksession discussion. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to amend and approve the agreement with Delta Environmental Consultants, per their letter dated May 24, 1990, and for well abandonment at the Kem Milling site with Bergerson-Caswell conditioned upon the entire project closing costs being billed to the City on a time and materials basis and approval of the change order, not to exceed $8,000.00 for the project. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) PUBLIC COMMIIV'I'S ARDEN TRAIL Council was referred to a memorandum from Park Director IMPROVEMENT Buckley dated 5-24-90, relative to the notice sent to property owners regarding the Arden Trail Improvements and a memorandum from residents along the trail dated 5-23-90, requesting this matter be placed on the agenda. Mayor Sather requested persons wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to the proposed improvement to speak at the microphone, identify themselves by name and address and briefly state their concerns. Gary Niemczyk, 1918 Noble Road, stated the trail improvement has been discussed • for several years and he remains opposed to the improvement. He expressed concern that the existing trail is currently in good condition and will become full of debris, similar to the north part of the trail system, if improved. Charlie Chenoweth, 1898 Noble Road, did not favor the improvement and expressed concern that the motorized vehicles currently using the trails will increase with the improvement. He also expressed concern at the lack of privacy that will be experienced by residents; currently persons using the trail walk through his yard. Bob Johnson, 1902 Noble Road, stated there is currently a drainage problem along the north and south sides of Noble Road. He expressed concern that the problem will occur along the pathway; displayed pictures of the problem. Dave Haney, 1889 Grant Road, stated his principal concern is loss of privacy due to increased pedestrian traffic. Virginia Haney, 1889 Grant Road, expressed concern relative to the change in the type of people that will utilize the trail if bituminous surface is installed; currently the trail is used by bikers, walkers and joggers. Haney stated once the bituminous surface is installed the trail will be used for skateboards, roller blades and motorized vehicles. Shannon Johnson, 1902 Noble Road, commented that the bituminous surface contradicts the "flower power" image currently being promoted by the City. She stated the trail is very appealing in its natural state. •