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. WHEREAS, on June 20, 1997 the City of Arden Hills provided written correspondence to Larry Holmberg, Ramsey County Parks Supervisor of Planning and Development, identifying its concerns regarding the County's proposal location of the regional trail segment along Highway 96; and WHEREAS, on July 30, 1997 the Arden Hills Highway 96 Task Force met with Jim Tolaas and Larry Holmberg to again discuss possible trail route alternatives; and WHEREAS, at the July 30, 1997 meeting Mr. Tolaas and Mr. Holmberg responded on the County's behalf with the following points: . The County is unwilling to consider alternative regional trail routes which the City would consider to provide a safer environment for pedestrian users. . The County believes that their proposed trail route is a safe route for pedestrians. . The trail route will not be maintained for use during the winter. . The Arden Hills portion of the Highway 96 project has been split into three (3) segments as a result of funding shortages. . The first segment of the Arden Hills portion of the Highway 96 project has been delayed to begin in 1999 and ending sometime in the new century. . The County has had no follow up conversations regarding the acquisition and relocation of homes with the residents of Arden Manor Mobile Home Park; and -_ WHEREAS, on August II, 1997 the Arden Hills City Council met to discuss the status of the project and the response from Ramsey County Staff to the design alternatives received from the - City of Arden Hills. - NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, I Minnesota that it will oppose the Highway 96 reconstruction project unless further positive consideration of the community's concerns is given by Ramsey County officials. I PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 11TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1997. I . DENNIS PROBST, MAYOR ATTEST: I I BRIAN FRITSINGER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR .- I -