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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> • MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: February 22, 1996 <br /> TO: Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director <br /> SUBJECT: February Committee Meeting Agenda Information <br /> 1. Trail Development <br /> As you are aware, bids are currently being solicited for the trail development from Arden <br /> Vista Court south to Colleen Avenue. The bid includes two alternatives: <br /> 1. Colleen Avenue to North Snelling Avenue. <br /> 2. Colleen Avenue to Briarknoll Drive <br /> I anticipate being able to award bids at the City Council meeting on March 11. <br /> A. Prioritization of Segments <br /> The Committee should be prepared to prioritize the future trail segments <br /> previously identified. This will help me to apply for outside funds when possible <br /> • and appropriate. Prioritization will also aid in having trails developed along <br /> selected streets as they are reconstructed. Once prioritized, I plan to share the <br /> map with the City Council. It is my hope that the Council will approve the plan <br /> as the City's official trail plan. This will allow residents and potential funding <br /> sources to see our priorities. <br /> Please bring your updated trail map with future segments identified to the February 28th <br /> meeting. <br /> B. Cooperative Trails Grant Update <br /> I have been notified by Dan Collins, Supervisor of the DNR/Trails and <br /> Waterways Unit Recreation Services Section, that Arden Hills may be eligible to <br /> receive grant funds. I previously applied for this grant in April of 1995. Upon <br /> successful completion of additional project documentation and legislation <br /> authorizing the funding of the Cooperative Trails Program, the City of Arden <br /> Hills will be eligible to receive $45,191.50. This amount is 50% of the entire <br /> segment project cost of$90,383 from Highway 96 south to Briarknoll Drive and <br /> west to North Snelling Avenue. <br /> C. Future Funding Possibilities <br /> There will be an opportunity to apply for ISTEA Funds in 1997. The section of <br /> • old Highway 10 from Bethel College North to Highway 96 will probably be our <br /> most likely candidate. <br />