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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 17 Councilmember Malone stated that he did not like the idea of constructing a trail that may be torn down in the future, particularly when the grant money may have to be paid back to the state. Councilmember Aplikowski concurred. She asked if the proposed trail along Snelling Avenue would be a candidate for the grant money. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the grant money could not be applied to this trail area. Mayor Probst stated that he respects the Parks and Recreation Committee's logic and belief that it would be a long time before the trail would have to be removed. However, the City's Park funds are so limited that, when funds are expended on a project such as the County Road F trail, the City needs to know that it will have the trail for a number of years. He recommended that the if Parks and Recreation Committee intends to construct a trail segment this year, they identify another site to utilize the funds. Mr. Fritsinger asked, if the money were not required to be paid back to the state, would this change the Council's view point. Mayor Probst stated that it may to some extent. However, he would not rely upon Ramsey County to replace the trail when County Road F is modified. lfthe City had some ability to lock the County into an agreement to replace the trail he may be supportive. He reiterated, however, that he would not rely upon the County replace the trail. Councilmember Larson stated that ifthis were the only place left within the City where a trail is needed it would be a different situation. However, staff has identified so many other areas where trails are planned, there are other places where the money could be better spent. Councilmember Rem stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee had felt strongly about the amount of pedestrian traffic in the area and the need for the County Road F trail. Since many other Minnesota Department of Transportation projects have been put off in the past, the Parks and Recreation Committee believed that the City would have use of the trail for as long as 10 years. Councilmember Malone stated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation would move forward with the 1-694 improvements soon and this will undoubtedly affect the County Road F trail. He stated that another area should be found for use of the trail money. MOTION: Councilmember Malonc moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to direct staff to find an alternate use of the City's trail money and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant money, or to inform the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that the grant money will not be used. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger stated that included in the bench handouts was a copy ofthe 1999 Budget Book. He indicated that if the Council had any questions regarding the Budget Book to contact either Mr. Post or himself.