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<br /> - ------------- <br /> ;1 .':'~il; T I <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 27.1997 12 <br />Councilmember Malone again stated his concern with this liability, and inquired why more . <br /> .. <br />private industry has not been involved in this venture. <br />Councilmember Hicks commented that, theoretically, this Agreement will cost nothing if <br />everything goes according to plan. He stated he feels some sense of obligation, as the other I <br />communities involved are participating readily. <br />Mayor Probst offered his continued support of this project. He stated that while he recognizes I <br />there is significaut risk involved, he feels hockey will continue to be played in Minnesota for <br />quite some time. He stated he feels the prime time hours are low risk, and the cost exposure is in <br />line with other community programs. He also approves of the replenishing escrow, and feels it is . <br />insurance against default. He stated he feels that the exposure is manageable, but the City will <br />need to stay very involved in this project to assure its success. <br />Councilmember Aplikowski stated her support of this project which she feels is viable. She I <br />inquired regarding talk of the southern Metro area building a multiple sheet arena. Mr. Erickson I <br />stated that while this was a project in the works at one time, the parties have disbanded and, at <br />this time, there are no plans for this area to construct a multiple sheet arena. <br />MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Quad Ice Arena I <br /> Master and Supplemental Agreements subject to the six stipulations outliued in <br /> Mr. Fritsinger's memorandum. The motion carried (4-1 Malone). eI <br />E. Resolution #97-07, Supporting an Application to the Department of Natural <br /> Resources Cooperative Trail Grant. I <br />Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, stated she has been exploring trail grant <br />opportunities for the Arden Hills area. She stated County Road F between Hamline Avenue and I <br />Lexington A venue seems to be the best possibility for funding at this time. She gave the total <br />estimate of this project to be approximately $65,000, half of which is subject to a matching grant, I <br />which would leave approximately $32,500 as the City's portion. <br />Mayor Probst inquired what the length of this trail would be. Ms. Walsh stated approximately I <br />one-half of a mile, ending at the CPI Guidant driveway. <br />Mayor Probst commented that Lexington Avenue is really our only North/South connection. Ms. . <br />Walsh stated at this time this was the best connection, but staff is also looking into a trail along <br />Old Highway 10 in the future. <br />MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt a Resolution #97-07 I <br /> Supporting an Application to the Department of Natural Resources Trail Grant. <br /> The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I <br /> .. <br /> I <br />