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The agreement to build the trail applied certain assumptions about the condition of the right-of-way <br />(shoulder) that proved to be unrealistic. Trident is still committed to accomplishing the objective of <br />creating a public trail on Snelling Avenue, but the estimated total costs to do so are too great to absorb <br />into our development budget. <br />The Snelling Avenue trail construction is the last remaining point of negotiation in our Development <br />Agreement with Arden Hills. Once a solution is reached, we can proceed with final ratification and <br />application for building permit. <br />Trident proposes to make a financial contribution toward the cost of the Snelling Avenue Trail in the <br />amount of $90,000.00. This amount represents an estimated amount to construct a basic, 1,373 foot - <br />long bituminous trail, assuming the conditions were ideal within the right-of-way. Trident further <br />proposes that a portion of the Park Development/Park Dedication fees paid by our project (totaling <br />$1,223,500) could be allocated toward the additional costs of the trail. The trail construction can either <br />be completed by Trident's contractor or independently by the City. <br />Please include this request on the City Council agenda for the regular meeting on April, 28, 2025. Feel <br />free to contact me if you have any questions. <br />Res ectfully, <br />Roger D. <br />Senior Vice President <br />Trident Development, LLC <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />