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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 31, 2000 14 . intersection, She stated that one intent was to reduce the width of the road at the bridge due to the narrowness of the bridge, Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the northbound lane shift from one lane to two should occur at McCrackcn Road to avoid traffic build up, Mayor Probst stated that the City could ask Ramsey County to prcsent their plans for the entire roadway, Ms, Randall suggested that a Ramsey County representative be invited to a future meeting or to supply more information regarding the entire road, She stated that Ramsey County intends to eventually widen the underpass bridge to two lanes, However, this may not be feasible within the next few years, Therefore the County was attempting to deal with the existing traffic that must pass under the bridge in the safest possible manner. Mayor Probst noted that the widening of the bridge underpass was not in the County's current five year program, Ms, Randall concurred, Mayor Probst requested additional information regarding the proposed landscaping and screening, Ms. Randall stated that the landscape plan included additional trees along the telmis courts and parking area, The pines proposed along the tennis courts range from seven to nine feet in height. The plan also included seven pinkspire crabapple trees to be placed along the parking lot. Staff recommended adding additional pines at 45 degree angles to each other on the City property to screen the parking lot from the residents, Mayor Probst confirmed that there was a significant elevation difference between the parking lot and the residential properties, Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. . Councilmember Larson asked if a landscape plan was available showing the number of trees that will be added, Ms, Randall stated that a form was available which provided the layout of the trees, Mayor Probst asked if the applicant was agreeable to the 12 conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, Mr. Bruce Kunkel, Vice President for Campus Services, Bethel College, stated that Bethel College was agreeable to all conditions but number eight which required the construction of permanent bathrooms, He indicated that Bethel College's use of the facility will occur two months in the spring and during the fall season and he felt that the cost to construct permanent bathrooms would be excessive for the limited use, He understood that the City hoped to use the facility for its summer Parks and Recreation programs and Bethel College would prefer not to pay for a bathroom for use by the City's programs, He added tllat he had a landscape plan available which was presented by Mr. Pomeroy, Councilmember Grant confirmed that the trail easement along the tennis courts will be located on Bethel property, not City property. Ms, Randall stated that this was correct. She indicated that the trail will remain close to its current location, however, it will need to be corrected in an area that the trail crosses residential property, Councilmember Grant requested confirmation that there was enough room for the trail and that no trees will have to be removed, Ms, Randall stated that this was correct. She indicated that the portion of trail that must be moved is located in a clearing and will moved approximately 20 teet. . Mr. Pomeroy stated that due to some grade changes some trees will be removed in the area between the tennis courts and the City property, No trees will be removed from the City