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I I I- I I I I I I I. I I I I I . . .e I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 25.1996 4 Mr. Greg Smith, 1644 Oak Avenue, stated the plan fits well with what they had envisioned, and it is the best solution at this point MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to amend Resolution #96-21, Approving the Plans and Specitications and Authorization for Bids for the 1996 Street Improvements, to include Pascal A venue street width to be constructed at 21 feet The motion carried (4-1), Malone voting nay. Councilmember Malone stated he is concerned with the 21 foot street width. He noted the Amble property is a private driveway, not a public right-of-way as is Pascal Avenue. He inquired the street width of Reiland Lane in Shoreview. He stated he believed it to be 25 feet, and noted the Fire Department has had problems with access at that width. He stated the 24 foot street width would better serve the community. Mayor Probst stated Councilmember Malone has a valid point, and his own comments should not suggest the absence of a safety issue, but noted there is also a need to weigh the "counterbalances." Mayor Probst stated he is comfortable with the 21 foot street width. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #96-21, Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorization for Bids for the 1996 Strcet Improvements, including the 21 foot street width for Pascal A venue. The motion carried (5-0). B. Adopt Resolution #96.20. Accepting Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract in the Matter of the Bike Trail Improvement of 1996 Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, reported to the Council that Staff recommended to the Council to approve the base bid and two alternate trail segments based on receiving the Cooperative Trails Grant from the Minnesota DNR. She noted that all three segments could be complete in 1996, with the far northern section in 1997, based upon receiving the grant. Mayor Probst noted a revised resolution was distributed. He inquired if the length of the alternate trails is much different trom the original bid. Mr. Stonehouse replied it is reflective of the contractor's desire to do more work. Mayor Probst noted the alternate prices are very good. Mayor Probst clarified what portion of the project the grant would cover. Ms. Walsh stated the grant would cover $45,191.50 of the project, and includes the northern segment that connects to Highway 96. She stated the project needs to be completed by November I, 1997. Councilmember Malone inquired of the funding approval. Ms. Walsh stated the entire project funding is $45,191.50, contingent upon doing the entire segment before 1997.