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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 14. 1997 8 Councilmember Malone stated it seemed to make sense to build the bridge but someone would have to pay for it. Mr. Fritsinger stated the largest portion of the increase in the current cost estimate is right-of-way acquisition. Councilmember Keirn asked if the grade would be changed and Mr. Fritsinger stated there would be a slight grade change. Mayor Probst asked if the bridge could be rehabilitated. Mr. Stafford stated the deck was rotting and rusting. Mayor Probst asked if the deck couldn't just be rebuilt. Mr. Stafford stated they want to raise the sight line. Mr. Fritsinger noted they may have to apply for a variance from the MnDOT design standards. Mayor Probst stated trains may be held there. Councilmember Hicks stated he would want to add a condition that no City money would be spent for the bridge. Mr. Post stated $48,000 is budgeted for that project. Councilmember Malone stated he does not believe Cleveland Avenue will ever extend any further north than County Road E-2. Mayor Probst directed staff to draft a letter to the County showing Council support for a bridge. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Malone noted there will be a Transportation Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 16, 1997. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she liked the new GIS maps. Councilmember Aplikowski also stated that she had attended a meeting for the Healthy Youth Coalition, which currently appears to be lacking in leadership. She stated she had also attended the Ramsey County League meeting, and saw a demonstration on Watershed Districts. She also noted she may not be at the next Council W orksession due to traveling out of the state. Councilmember Keirn stated she attended a Business Relations Committee Meeting and will bring materials gathered to the Worksession. She noted the next meeting will be held May 22, 1997. Mayor Probst stated the GIS output is great. He suggested downsizing the disclaimer and removing the planned site graphic. Mayor Probst recognized Jane Lund for her 20 years of service to the City. Mayor Probst stated the 1997 City CouncillDepartment Head Retreat summary appeared to be accurate and noted it would be helpful to have that record. Mayor Probst noted a letter was received from Ms. Rem regarding lake quality. He noted there was a task force identified but not on the" A" list. He indicated he would contact the Lake Johanna Lake Association to see if they had an interest in serving on a Task Force.