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I , ~- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM I DATE: January 25, 1996 I TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator vJ I FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks & Recreation DirectorC>' SUBJECT: Considerations of Trail Development I Background I On January 8, 1996 Council approved Resolution 96-05 authorizing the plans and specifications for the 1996 Trail Development Project. Along with the main segment of trail, two alternate segments will also be bid. If bids received are competitive, I may ask Council to consider I developing an additional segment, which could be more the budgeted expenditure from the Park Fund. I 1. Wetland Area Considerations As you are aware from our discussions at the Council worksession on November 16, 1995, the trail easement east of John McClung's new development contains wetland .. areas. MSA is in the process of having one of their staff members delineate the wetland area. City staff has been in contact with the Rice Creek Watershed District with regards I to our options for trail development. At this time, any project requiring the removal and fill of more than 400 square feet I requires mitigation. The trail distance through the wetland is less than 1000 square feet. However, there has been some discussion that the legislature is considering a change from 400 square feet to 1000-2000 square feet. In the event that legislation is changed, I we would be able to construct a trail through the area, without mitigating. Recommendation I Since staff is unsure of what legislation will occur in the area of wetland laws, staff would recommend that the project include removal and fill to create an 8 foot bituminous trail through the wetland. When trail construction occurs in May, staff I would have the benefit of any recent legislative changes and can develop the trail accordingly. I I I' I