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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 27, 2023 8 Community Development Director Jagoe stated at the April 17, 2023 City Council work session, it was identified that Section 1325.08 Filling and Excavation in the Zoning Code contained language that was inconsistent with Section 1510.01 Erosion and Sediment Control. Council directed staff to update inconsistent language in the ordinance on the amount of land disturbance and fill that can occur on a property triggering a permit. Staff were directed to work with the Public Works Director/City Engineer to review the Filling and Excavation section of the Zoning Code as the section is similar to the Erosion and Sediment Control standards of the City Code. Community Development Director Jagoe provided an overview of the proposed ordinance amendments. It was noted the Planning Commission reviewed this application at the November 8, 2023 meeting. The Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner Collins was absent) to recommend approval of Planning Case 23-019. Councilmember Holden thanked staff for addressing this item and bringing it forward to the City Council. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Old Highway 10 Trail Improvements—SRF Proposal Public Work Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated in October of 2022, a feasibility study update was completed from a previous 2008 version of the proposed project corridor. On June 12, 2023, City Council approved Professional Services with Engineering Consultant, SRF, to complete a "Shovel-Ready" design to pursue potential future funding opportunities. SRF has produced plans considered 60%. With grant application opportunities approaching this Fall and over the Winter, SRF will be providing a presentation to City Council an overview of the project, community engagement summary, they will highlight some of the trail design features and their cost impacts, overall updated cost estimate and potential grant funding opportunities. Public Work Director/City Engineer Swearingen reviewed the potential budget impacts of this project. The Old Highway 10 Trail Improvements project is in the proposed 2024-2028 CIP and tentatively scheduled for 2025 construction, project funding would be derived from the City's PIR Parks fund, Municipal State Aid (MSA), Ramsey County cost-share and grant funding. City Staff is assuming that the project hinges on receiving external grant opportunities, if grant money is not received it is likely the CIP cannot support a project of this size. The below graph illustrates the projected PIR Fund balance through 2033, and this is WITHOUT this project programmed in. Should the project move forward without external grant funding, it would drive this fund negative for years unless the City were to consider bonding for this project on its own. The 2024-2028 CIP budget for the proposed Old Highway 10 Trail is based off the latest feasibility study cost estimate that was completed prior to design which was roughly $2.6 million total project cost. City staff will need to adjust the project costs to reflect the latest cost estimate based off of the current