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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 14 1998 , 10 Me Brown stated money has been put aside for retaining walls to stay within the realm of the cost trade off. Ms, Walsh pointed out the south side of the road had been looked at as a potential trail site but there would be more wetland issues and the tree stand by the bank would be a problem. Councilmember Malone asked, if the grant money is accepted and the project is found to not be feasible, can the money be given back. Ms, Walsh stated is could be returned. Councilmember Malone asked if there would be a penalty. Me Fritsinger indicated there would not be a penalty, MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Keim seconded a motion to approve Resolution #98-58, Accepting the Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Cooperative Trails Grant Program for Trail Construction Along County Road F. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Abatement of3171 and 3183 North Lexington Avenue Me Fritsinger noted that the City Council, at its August 10, 1998 meeting, adopted Resolution #98-51 and Findings in regard to the "Hazardous Building" conditions present at 3171 and 3183 North Lexington Avenue, The Council authorized commencement of the abatement proceedings under Minnesota Statutes, Since this meeting, the City Attorney and staff have been working through the legal process to ensure the hazardous conditions are abated. Recently, the property owner, Me Andersen, began a process whereby this property would be sold to a third party, Mr, Rekuski. The City has held numerous meetings with the current and prospective property owners and their attorneys, To facilitate the abatement with the new owner, an agreement has been reached with all parties, including the following components: Me Andersen will pay all legal/court/staff fees incurred to date by the City of Arden Hills. Me Rekuski will board up/secure the home within five days of closing, Me Rekuski will submit a plan within twenty days outlining his intentions for 3183 Lexington Avenue and, within sixty days, complete abatement on said property. Me Rekuski will escrow $20,000 that can be used by the City in case of default to complete abatement. Mr, Fritsinger stated one ofthe key points is that the house at 3171 North Lexington Avenue will come down immediately and the owner wants to investigate whether the foundation can be reused