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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 22. 1997 6 . Mayor Probst suggested construction of the trail by Welsh could eliminate park dedication fees, Mr, Zehring stated that was a possible solution, but he would need to know the final amount of the park dedication and the trail construction first Mayor Probst inquired if the scenario set forth by Councilmember Malone was amenable to Mr. Zehring, Mr. Zehring stated he was not able to make this decision immediately, but that it seems to be a satisfactory arrangement Mayor Probst stated for clarification that the park dedication would be calculated based on the removal of the conservation easement and the wetland easement Mr. Zehring stated he has reviewed Exhibit D for the first time today, Mayor Probst inquired if the park dedication fee issue had to be resolved tonight for this project to move forward. Mr. Zehring replied this issue could be discussed further without delaying construction, Ms, Walsh requested direction from Council on the park dedication fee issue. Mayor Probst requested Ms. Walsh research options for Welsh to construct the trail in lieu of a cash payment for park dedication. . Mr. Zehring requested the final amount be between $25,000 - $68,000, Mayor Probst suggested adding an additional condition stating approval based on agreement of the park dedication fee amount Mr. Ringwald stated further actions for this project will come before Council on October 14th or possibly on September 29t\ and this issue could be discussed further at that point Councilmember Malone noted if the railroad company will not agree to an easement for the slope, the project could be in trouble, He further suggested that if the Fire Department does not provide addresses for the buildings in a timely manner, that the City provide them, Mr. Ringwald asked for direction on how Condition #16 should be rewritten, or ifit should be struck. Councilmember Malone suggested "Approval of Development Agreements Prior to Final Plat", Mr, Ringwald suggested "Execution of Development Agreement Prior to Approval of Final Plat" and striking "by City Council". Mayor Probst asked for suggestions on language for Condition #18. Mr. Ringwald suggested striking "by Fire Chief', Mr. Ringwald further stated the Planning Commission's main concern was that the addresses are able to be seen clearly from the street. . Mayor Probst suggested the addition of Condition #32, subject to approval of park dedication fees.