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, . ~ ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 31. 1998 16 He noted that the Fire Department uses this route to access services to much of the City and the drawing appears to indicate it is only 12 feet wide. Mr. Larry Holmgren, Ramsey County Parks Department, stated they met with traffic engineers and the travel lanes will be the same width as they are now with a typical taper to widen it out to the new five-foot median. Councilmember Larson stated he served on the Task Force to design this park and supports its advancement. He commended Ramsey County for their involvement of citizens into the process which worked very well. He stated this design speaks very well for that involvement. Councilmember Larson stated there was talk of having the dock at the boat landing area, similar to the dock at Snail Lake. Mr. Sanders stated the fishing pier was discussed and it is included in the plans. Mr. Holmgren explained the fishing pier is not identified in this plan since the County will purchase that separately. Councilmember Larson noted the Council had proposed pavement of the trail on the north side of Lake Johanna Boulevard but it appears that is not included in this plan. Mr. Mack explained several trail elements are not included in this phase. He stated they have not investigated that further but it may be possible if proper mitigation can be accomplished. Hc advised the main north/south connection under the railroad tracks is also not included but will be in a subsequent phase. Councilmember Larson asked about the likelihood of the architectural designs and buildings being completed next year. Mr. Mack stated ifthere is an appropriation offunding for the entire architectural package, then they could look to the finance people to advance the funding in anticipation of the bonds. Mr. Mack explained this has been done in the past and is something that is not out of character but will depend on the level of funding. He reviewed the facility components that will be included and advised that once an appropriation is made they will better know what can be accomplished. Councilmember Larson stated one of the nice things about construction this Fall is that it did not impede use ofthe park. He asked how much construction in the Spring would impact use ofthe park. Mr. Mack advised that Spring construction will impact some of the use of the park but they do not believe this timing will impact the use any more than a Fall construction start. Mr. Mack advised that the County has shut down park use with other projects and they will provide as much advanced notice as possible about when the boat launch cannot be accessed. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #98-21, Tony Schmidt Park site plan (Phase I construction), including parking lot setback variances for right-of-way (15 feet proposed when 20 feet is required) and Lake Johanna (20 feet proposed when 50 feet minimum is required) based on the "Findings-Parking Lot Setback Variances (Right-of-Way and Lake Johanna)" section of the staffreport dated July 1, 1998, and subject to the following conditions: