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. ~ . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 5 1998 3 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution #98-05, Supporting the Ramsey County Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan Mr. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, briefly presented a background regarding the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor. This corridor includes land in Anoka and Ramsey Counties, therefore, this will be presented not only to Arden Hills but also other cities. Mr. Fritsinger noted Staff had reviewed the draft copy ofthe Master Plan and had not identitied any significant issues of concern with this final plan. He noted that in attendance was a representative of Ramsey County, Mr. Ken Simons. Mr. Fritsinger indicated Staff recommends approval of Resolution #98-05, Supporting the Ramsey County Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan. Mayor Probst inquired if the area identified is consistent with the Reutilization Plan. Mr. Fritsinger advised that after initial staff review, the Plan was returned to Ramsey County identifying the items in the Reutilization Plan and it now appears to be consistent with this Plan. Mayor Probst asked in regard to the cost estimate, what would the participation be from Ramsey County. Mr. Simons, a representative of Ramsey County, noted the cost participation is subject to change but, according to the Master Plan, the Metropolitan Council would provide a portion of the funding. Mayor Probst inquired ifthere would be an opportunity to move this project up from the 2004 proposed date. Mr. Simons noted the Metropolitan Council prioritizes the projects and there is always an opportunity for changes, so there is a possibility that this project could be moved up if the Metropolitan Council felt the project's priority had changed. Mayor Probst inquired if the issue surrounding the northwest comer ofthe area, in regard to the arsenal property, would effect the prioritization of the project. Mr. Simons did not believe this would effect the Metropolitan Council's prioritization of this project. COlmcilmember Hicks inquired if there were any anticipated changes to the Plan that was now being presented. Mr. Simons noted Arden Hills was the first municipality that was reviewing the Master Plan, but he did not anticipate any major changes. Councilmember Hicks expressed concern for any subsequent changes that would come from future council meetings of other involved municipalities. Councilmember Hicks inquired if there were subsequent changes, would Arden Hills have the opportunity to review the document again. Mr. Simons indicated he was unsure because they have not had this issue of multiple cities before, although he believed it would not be a problem to bring it back to the Council. Mayor Probst indicated if any subsequent changes are made to the final Master Plan by other municipalities, he wanted to be assured Arden Hills would have an opportunity to review the document.