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I , I. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS I MEMORANDUM I DATE: March 31,1995 I TO: Mayor & City Council \ ) I FROM: Cindy Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director ~\; RE: Cooperative Trail Grant Program Application I Program Purpose I This grant is funded by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The emphasis of this program is to promote access between people and desirable destinations. Its primary purpose is to complete trail connections between where people live and public recreation I facilities (i_e., parks and other trails). A secondary purpose is to link existing trail segments_ .- Trail Segment Which Could Potentiallv Be Funded This grant could fund a portion of the trail which would run from Hwy 96 and City Hall south through the new segment obtained from the John McClung's new development and eventually . end at Briarknoll Drive. This segment will connect with the existing paved walkway which extends from Floral Park to Cummings Park. This eight foot wide bituminous trail segment would provide a crucial link between our existing trails and the proposed Trunk Hwy 96 trail. . (Through collaborated efforts with Ramsey County, we have applied for ISTEA funds for a trail along the south side of Trunk Hwy 96). I There are some areas of this trail segment that will require special consideration. In two locations, a floating bridge/walkway of some sort will be necessary. I Grant Reimbursement and Local Match There will be a 50% "hard match" from the City for eligible elements of the project proposal. The minimum reimbursement amount is $5,000, and the maximum is $50,000. At this time I estimated trail costs are $80,000. The area has been surveyed and preliminary plans have been suggested by Maier Stewart. Maier Stewart has recommended that an additional easement be I obtained from PemTom Townhouse Association if possible. Obtaining this easement would decrease our trail costs since the severity of the grade is less than the cost of our existing easement. I have met with both the North and South associations_ They may be willing to let the I City acquire an additional easement. There are some members who are opposed to this. I plan to walk the area with representatives from both associations in April. The Parks & Recreation I- Committee plans to meet with the area residents regarding this trail in June of 1995. .