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Arden Hills has had several trail construction projects over the last 10 years, below is the list of projects and the cost per linear foot to construct each: Old Hwy 10 Trail estimate (future) - $665 per lineal foot MVHS Trail (2023) - $255 per lineal foot Old Snelling Trail (2022) - $155 per lineal foot Bethel Trail (2018) - $550 per lineal foot MVHS Trail (2015) - $350 per lineal foot Understanding the characteristics of each of those trail projects, in comparison to the proposed trail involving Trident, the estimate should fall between $200-$250 per linear foot. Based on the Public Works Director/City Engineer's comments, and the estimate of up to $250 per linear foot for the proposed trail involving the Developer, the estimated total cost of the 1,373 lineal feet of trail could be $343,250.00. Under this example, the Developer's proposed contribution of $90,000.00 would cover 26.2 percent of the total estimated trail cost and reduce the remaining estimated trail expense to $253,250.00 which Trident is proposing to be covered by park development fees. In addition to the 1,373 lineal feet trail noted in Condition 28, Resolution 2025-007 also states in Condition 29 "The Applicant shall install a trail along Snelling Avenue and within Snelling Avenue right-of-way, adjacent to Ramsey County PID 213023110007, which shall be approximately 396 feet in length to serve as a connection to Royal Hills Park and consistent with City Code requirements. The final location and specifications of the trail connections shall be approved by the PW Director/City Engineer and Community Development Director. The costs incurred to the Applicant for the installation of the approximately 396 foot long trail may be deducted from the Applicant's park development fee." Based on the Public Works Director/City Engineer's estimates, the estimated total cost of the 396 lineal feet of trail using the higher per linear foot amount could be $99,000.00. The Developer is proposing a $90,000.00 contribution to the 1,373 trail and that the City Council consider allocating a portion of the residential dedication and park development fees, totaling $1,223,500.00, toward the additional costs of this trail segment. Continuing with the linear feet cost formulas from above, the estimated remaining expense of $253,250.00 for the 1,373 trail after the proposed contribution and the estimated expense of $99,000.00 for the 396 trail, the leftover expense of the trails associated with the development project could be $352,250.00. The 1,373-foot estimated trail expense of $253,250.00 would be 20 percent of the residential dedication and park development fees collected as part of the development project. When combined with the 396-foot trail that the City has agreed to deduct from the park development fee, the estimated trail expenses associated with the development project to be paid would equal 28.7 percent of the public use dedication fees. Subdivision Ordinance Section 1130.08, Subd. LB, Public Use Dedications Required states "As a condition of any conditional use permit or planned unit development under City Code Section 1355.06, the City may require as a term and condition of approval, the dedication of land or payment in lieu of dedication and park improvement fees if the project is determined to result in an increased demand for park land or park improvements. In establishing the amount required the City will take into consideration land and facilities provided by the developer and previous payments or dedications." Cash contributions shall only be used for the acquisition and Page 3 of 4