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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I .ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - Aorill 0, 1995 13 Mayor Probst indicated Mr. Ogren is intending to develope the site, has every right to do so, and will ultimately have a proposal in front of the Council. He indicated that if the current proposal is turned down, Mr. Ogren will return with another proposal and the EA W information will be beneficial in the future as well. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the ordering of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet, based on the finding that there is a flow change into a protected wetland and possible changes to the cross section. Councilmember Malone inquired if an outside party would do the EA W. Mr. Fritsinger indicated a consultant neutral to the issue would be sought to prepare the EA W. Mayor Probst indicated that the current proposal would still need to be modified regarding other issues of encroachment. He indicated he would like to see a revised plan before approving the PUD. Councilmember Hicks indicated it is the intent of the City for the cost of an EA W to be absorbed by the developer. Councilmember Keim commented due to the environmental impact of the flow into Valentine Lake she would support ordering an EA W. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Adopt Resolution #95-25. supporting Cooperative Trail Grant Application. Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Walsh indicated the proposed resolution is in support for an application to the Cooperative Trail Grants Program for the development of the eight foot wide bituminous trail segment from T,H. 96 south to Briarknoll Drive on an existing City trail easement. Ms. Walsh indicated this trail area will be improved regardless of the receipt of these funds but this grant would help fund the improvement. MOTION: Malone moved, Hicks seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #95-25, Supporting an Application to the Cooperative Trails Grant Program funded by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Consider Special Meeting - Interviewine TCAAP Consultant Mr. Fritsinger requested setting a special meeting for April 17, 1995, at 4:30 p.m for the purpose of interviewing the TCAAP RFP respondents. He also suggested adding Jeanne Winiecki, Steve Erickson and Brent Nelson from the Task Force to assist in the process of choosing a consultant.