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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 27, 2006 4 • Mr. Ngo stated he would not have any problem with moving the trees and he believed he probably should move the trees. Mr. Gonzalez stated he lived next door to this property and he asked what would he be allowed to do when he upgraded his home next year. He noted large trees were being replaced with smaller ones, which interfered with his view and not the Ngo's view. He noted there was an illegal act done and nothing was done to address it. He believed this action devalued his property. Mayor Aplikowski asked why would this stop Mr. Gonzalez from doing what he wanted to do with his yard. Mr. Gonzalez stated the trees removed were shade trees and that affected his property. He stated the applicant was getting what they wanted. Mayor Aplikowski stated the applicant had been working with the City on this. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Mayor Aplikowski seconded a motion to add one additional condition to provide for the movement of some of the larger trees towards the center of the property both down on the lake and on the land between Lake Johanna Boulevard and the home subject to staffs approval. Councilmember Holden asked how far to the center of the property was Councilmember Larson 1111 recommending. Councilmember Larson responded he believed staff could determine where the trees are to be placed and staff understood Council's direction. The motion carried unanimously(5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Pellegin seconded a motion to approve the Planning Case 06-028: Site Plan Review for Hien Ngo and Nguyet Ky, 3433 Lake Johanna Boulevard subject to the 12 conditions. The motion carried(4-1) (Councilmember Holden opposed.) C. Motion to Authorize City Staff to Apply for a Grant through the Safe Routes to School with the Minnesota Department of Transportation Ms. Olson stated the Minnesota Department of Transportation has recently announced its 2007 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant Program. The trail segments that County and City staff has tentatively selected for this grant are in the Valentine Hills Elementary School area. She noted the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee recommended approval. Councilmember Holden asked if this grant would pay for engineering costs also. Ms. Olson responded that was correct. Councilmember Holden asked if they could apply this to the high school also. Ms. Olson responded the grant was for K-8 only at this time.