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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 28, 2025 13 Councilmember Monson asked if there was appetite to increase the $90,000, which was the payment being paid by the developer towards the trail. Mayor Grant recommended the applicant address this question. Councilmember Holden stated she could support asking the developer for more funding, setting the payment at $200,000. Mayor Grant supported the developer paying half of $343,250, which was $171,625. Councilmember Monson questioned if the Council would support not putting any City funding into this project and using the entire $1.2 million for the Old Highway 10 trail. Mayor Grant stated this was another option and he would not have a problem with this. Councilmember Weber explained if the Council were to delete this amendment, the developer would not be required to build a trail. He reported the only cost difference would be the City would not build a 373 foot section on the north end. He was of the opinion it would be a good deal to spend $100,000 to get 1,500 feet of trail. Councilmember Monson indicated she liked the original amendment, but could also be supportive of requiring the developer to pay $200,000. Mayor Grant commented a trail section could be constructed at some point in the future that would benefit the project as there could be a trail section on the other side of Old Highway 10 for pedestrians trying to walk to downtown Arden Hills or to Roseville. Councilmember Holden stated the City would not receive any money if the trail segment were removed, the City would only be receiving park dedication funding. She indicated she was uncertain what $90,000 would do for the Old Highway 10 trail because this funding would have to be used to make the PUD better. She explained the City did not know where it sat with the Safet Routes to School funding and the City may have to come up with the funding someone for the Old Highway 10 trail. She questioned if the City wanted to get two trails or just the Old Highway 10 trail. City Administrator Jagoe clarified that this item would need four votes in order for this item to be approved. Councilmember Weber indicated he was not sure why the Council kept discussing the Old Highway 10 trail. He requested the Mayor call the question. Mayor Grant requested a roll call vote. A roll call vote was taken. The motion failed 2-2 (Councilmember Monson and Councilmember Weber opposed). City Administrator Jagoe reported if the Council would be making a motion for denial, the Council would need to state reasons for denial and to direct the City Attorney to draft these findings for consideration at a future meeting.