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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 27, 2023 10 Councilmember Monson questioned if the $4 million was in 2025 dollars. Mr. McGarvey reported this was the case. Councilmember Monson indicated this roadway was newly paved. She asked if the road would be impacted in any way through this project. Mr. McGarvey stated there would be some minor modifications made to the roadway at the edge of the road because new curb and gutter was proposed. Councilmember Monson reported she supported the City applying for these funding sources. She supported the Council further discussing its priorities when it comes to trails along with the strategic plans that were in place for the City's trails. Councilmember Fabel pointed out this trail would run to the Valentine Hills Elementary School. Councilmember Holden asked when the City would be pursuing the Roseville trail. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported staff was still in preliminary discussions with Roseville and solicitation on this project will happen once MNDOT begins design. He was hopeful this work would begin in the spring of 2024. Councilmember Holden questioned if the trail was switching sides of the street at Highway 96. Mr. McGarvey explained there was an existing trail in place that this project would tie into on the west side of Lakeshore Place. Councilmember Holden stated she believed it was hard to plan for this project or projects like it because the City didn't know if they had enough funding in place. She indicated she did not support the City pursuing the DNR grant. Mayor Grant commented on how the DNR grant required a 25% match and was for greater Minnesota. Mr. McGarvey reported this was the case, noting the DNR would have an alternative transportation grant that would be available in 2024 and it was for greater Minnesota. However, he was uncertain if this grant would also be available to metro projects. Mayor Grant questioned when the City would know if they receive any State or federal funding. Mr. McGarvey explained the City would hear back regarding the State money in April of 2024 and the federal funding would have a similar timeline. Mayor Grant requested the project mention this trail would run along a mobile home community as this may be favorable for the project. He indicated he could support the City going after the DNR grant, while understanding the City's likelihood may not be good.