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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 9 MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Keirn seconded a motion to approve Resolution #98-59, Receiving Preliminary Feasibility Report in the Matter ofImprovement for a Portion of West Round Lake Road and the West Round Lake Road and Highway 96 Intersection, Councilmember Malone asked, if plans and specifications were to be available in October, should the Council set a date for review, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Resolution #98-58, Accepting the Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Cooperative Trails Grant Program for Trail Construction Along County Road F Ms, Walsh noted that, in February 1998, Council approved Resolution #98-29 authorizing staff to apply for a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Cooperative Trails Grant The grant is designed to fund up to $50,000 oftbe project cost of trail construction along County Road F from Hamline Avenue to Lexington Avenue and potentially north to connect with the City's existing trail segment. The ONR has awarded the City a grant of $50,000 for construction of the trail. City Engineer, Greg Brown has estimated the total cost of the project to be $114,669, If the City accepts the grant of$50,000, the remaining project cost of$64,669 would potentially be funded by the Park Fund. Tbis project has been budgeted as a Park Fund expenditure for 1999 and, should the City accept the grant, the project must be completed by April 15, 2000, Additionally, tbe City would be required to keep the trail clear during the winter months, since all projects receiving ONR assistance must be maintained for use all year long. Ms, Walsh advised that staff recommends approval of Resolution #98-58, Accepting the Grant from the Minnesota ONR Cooperative Trails Grant Program for Trail Construction along County Road F, Councilmember Malone asked, regarding the requirement of keeping the trail clear, what would happen if, ten years from now, the trail is abandoned. Ms, Walsh indicated the DNR would no longer require maintenance of the trail and that potentially, the width of County Road F could change, not allowing enough space for the trail. Mr. Fritsinger noted there are some right-of-way and wetland issues along County Road F which will need to be addressed as part of the construction of the trail. He asked, with the time frame given to have the trail completed by April 15, 2000, if staff is confident they can work out the right-of-way and wetland issues to begin the project in a timely manner. Ms, Walsh indicated these issues have driven the price of the project up and they should be worked out in time.