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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 14, 1999 9 . Mayor Probst confirmed that the trail would extend to the Vaughn property, Mr. Fritsinger stated that this was correct. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize staff to acquire all necessary easements and permits and prepare the Change Order to the West Round Lake Road, Phase I contract for the West Round Lake trail extension work. Considering the damage to the existing trail in the area, Councilmember Rem asked if any thought had been given to cleaning up that portion of the trail. Mr. Fritsinger stated that there has been ongoing discussions with Welsh and the U,S, Fish and Wildlife Service regarding how to do something different along the trails to prevent wash outs, The problem with the current trail easement is that there is no excess property extending into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife property, Therefore, the City cannot go in and do any grading or repairs to the property closest to the lake, which is undermining the trail. The U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service indicated last week that they were open to working with the City in order to make some grade changes and prevent the wash-out situation. Mr. Moore stated that Welsh had performed some grading and planted some grass to slow down the water before it hits the trail. He indicated that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is aware of the problem and is agreeable to the trail extension. . Councilmember Rem asked if there was a chance that the new trail segment would survive intact. Mr. Fritsinger stated that one difference with this trail segment construction was that the City had not been involved in the construction of the trail segment installed in 1998. The Welsh Company had coordinated the entire construction of the trail and the City had simply agreed to the general layout and design of it. In this case, the City would actually be constructing the trail and monitoring the construction to ensure there are no trouble areas. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the reason the trail is not a straight line around the lake was to take better advantage of the topography. The maintenance crew has indicated that with some of the new trails being constructed, while the trails are installed in nice scenic areas, they are not conducive to maintenance. Councilmember Aplikowski asked whom this trail segment is intended to serve. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the trail will connect with Gateway Boulevard and will also connect into New Brighton. The next piece would involve obtaining property along the south end ofthe lake, which would run the trail back to Highway 10, At this time the trail is primarily being used by the employees of the Gateway Business Park. In the future when the trail is fully connected, most residents of the community would use it. . Councilmember Rem stated that a number of residents south of Highway 694 have expressed an interest in a trail connection from Old Highway 10 running along the south side of the lake to New Brighton. These residents look forward to being able to get around the lake,