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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 8.1997 7 1. 2. 3. 4. Compliance with the approval of the Rice Creek Watershed District (Permit #96-105); Preservation of those trees shown in the Tree Preservation Plan; Payment of the appropriate park dedication fee; and Provision of an updated abstract of title and a development contract prior to consideration of the final plat by the City CounciL He noted that the City Council also authorized the payment of park dedication ($5,124.00) to be paid in one-fourth (1/4) increments at the time of issuance of the building permits for the four lots on which new construction is planned. Mr. Ringwald advised the applicant had provided Staff with the updated abstract oftitle. Staff had reviewed the development agreement and found it acceptable. MOTION: Keim moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #95-16, subject to the four conditions as stated above. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). Mayor Probst inquired whether this case had been before Council at an earlier date. Mr. Ringwald replied that it had been. F. Cummings Park, Trail Washout, Award Bid Ms. Cindy Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director, stated bids had now been received for repairs to the Cummings Park Trail washout, as directed by Council at its August 11, 1997, regular meeting. The engineer's estimate for the repairs was $42,000-$50,000. Rehbein Construction submitted a bid for $30,905. The contractor would be able to begin this project on September II'h, with an anticipated completion date of October 15'h. Ms. Walsh stated that reimbursement funds had been applied for through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Program. At this time, it is believed that 75% ofthe eligible costs for repairing tile washout will be reimbursed to the City, although it is not known when the reimbursement will take place. The washout area has not yet been inspected by FEMA inspectors. However, repair work can begin before tbis area is inspected, as the Ramsey County Emergency Management had reviewed the area, and pictures had been taken of the damage. Ms. Walsh stated she recommends accepting the bid and executing the contract with Rehbein Construction for the Cummings Park Washout Project, and applying for any eligible funds from FEMA for disaster relief repair of public property. Mayor Probst inquired if all funds would be eligible for reimbursement. Ms. Walsh replied she believed all or a majority of tbe funds would be reimbursed. Mayor Probst requested clarification that the action necessary at tonight's meeting was acceptance of the bid. Ms. Walsh stated that was correct.