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I ~. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM I DATE: November 19, 1996 I TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director (5 J I FROM: SUBJECT: Department Report I Parks and Recreation Committee Update The next committee meeting is after the Council meeting on November 26. I Trail Construction Trail construction has ended for the season. While the majority of the work has been completed, there are a few items that have not been finished. Engineer Stonehouse and I have identified a I punch list of items that need to be completed. This list includes; seeding along the trail from the I Arden Vista cul-de-sac north to City Hall, extending one of the drainage pipes, repairing and patching several areas oftrail that have eracked due to soft spots or steep side slopes. I anticipate I that this work will have to be completed in the Spring of 1997. Therefore, the next pay estimate will not be a final payment. The engineer and I have agreed to retain a portion of the contracted .. amount to ensure that the contractor finishes this work as quickly as possible next Spring. I anticipate that the second pay estimate will be on the December 9 City Council agenda. I The Bailey's at 1470 Arden Vista Court have planted landscape along the trail. A portion of their plantings are within the City's easement. I had asked them to keep all plantings 2-3 feet away from the trail in the event that any maintenance needed to be done on the trail. The trees I that were planted are not in the way now, but may be in the future it they fill out and are not trimmed. If it gets to be a problem, I plan to remind the property owners that trimming these trees will be their responsibility. I O'Meara Outlot Attorney Filla has spoken to Mr. O'Meara regarding the transfer of the outlot to the City as a trail I access easement. Mr. O'Meara has indicated that he is willing to convey the property to the City by Quit Claim Deed but that he is unwilling to pay for any costs associated with the conveyance I or with the payment of any delinquent taxes. Attorney Filla anticipates that the delinquent taxes and recording fees will be approximately $300. I will continue to work with Attorney Filla on getting the deed from Mr. O'Meara unless Brian or I hear otherwise from the Council. The I Council will be asked to accept this property before the transfer legally occurs. I anticipate this to be an agenda item in December. I Recreation The Winter Recreation Guide is being sent out this week. We are offering some new parent/child " special events. Residents seem receptive to participating with their children. I