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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 12, 2025 8 Councilmember Monson indicated she would prefer to have a decision made on who would be constructing the trail in order to provide specific direction for the developer. She commented she would prefer to have the developer install the trail. Councilmember Weber agreed the Council should make a decision on this matter. Mayor Grant stated he supported the developer completing the trail. Councilmember Monson recommended the language remain in place that states the developer shall install the trail. In addition, she recommended a timeline be placed in the condition, stating the trail shall be installed prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued. Councilmember Holden stated she preferred allowing the developer one year to complete the trail. Councilmember Rousseau asked what staff would prefer. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported he has a team that understands the State Aid design guidelines for roadways and trails. He commented he was not that familiar with the applicant's engineering firm. He indicated there would be a lot of back and forth and he would have less control if the developer were to complete the trail. For this reason, he recommended the City complete the trail to ensure the trail followed the proper State Aid design guidelines. Mayor Grant suggested the trail be completed at the same time as the parking lot, if the developer were to complete this work. Councilmember Monson commented she could support staff s recommendation, noting this would change Condition 28. She indicated Condition 28 should be changed to read: Developer will fund up to $200,000 towards the approximately 1,373 feet of trail that will not be deducted form the park fee. Councilmember Weber stated the City would be paying for the trail, with the exception of the $200,000. Councilmember Holden supported the City building the trail as proposed by the Public Works Director to ensure the proper guidelines are followed in a timely manner. Mayor Grant explained that of the $343,000 for the 1,373 trail section, the developer would be paying $200,000, and the remainder would be taken from park dedication fees. He indicated it would be the Council's preference to have the City complete the trail. Councilmember Monson recommended Condition 29 be struck entirely and suggested Condition 28 read: Developer will fund up to $200,000 to the City for installation of trail along Snelling Avenue. Councilmember Weber supported this recommendation. Councilmember Holden recommended the $200,000 be used for the trail.