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. DRAFT . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 9 . Councilmember Malone stated he is willing to defer to Staff on this decision, although he would lean towards the lower bid. Mr. Fritsinger noted, after further review of the scope of the pro~c~, Electronic Interiors, Inc. reduced their bid by $2,000. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize selection of Electronic Interiors, Inc. as the audio and visual design consultant for City Hall and direct the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the agreement with this firm. Councilmember Larson asked if Electronic Interiors, Inc. lowered their fee after finding out the competitors' bid. Mr. Fritsinger stated they were not aware of the other bid and had reduced theirs due to the scope of the project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Vaughan Park Dedication Property Exchange Mr. Fritsinger noted Mr. Dan Vaughan has dedicated a 1.78 acre area, east of his property, to fulfill his park dedication requirement but the property title was never transferred to the City. Fonner Parks Director, Ms. Cindy Walsh, has discussed with Mr. Vaughan the possibility of exchanging the previously agreed upon land for an area that could be used as a trail corridor. . The property originally agreed upon was intended to be used for a park near Round Lake. As Staff discussed the proposed park development, it seemed to make more sense to acquire the property to complete the Round Lake trail corridor rather than create a small park. Staff is proposing the original property be given back to Mr. Vaughan. In return the City would receive a thirty foot strip of property along the south side of Round Lake. A ten foot trail would be constructed to connect with the existing trail east of Phase IV in the Gateway Business District. The area needed to construct the trail is approximately 33,330 square feet which is close to 44,200 square feet less than the previously agreed upon park area. Staff would recommend that the additional benefit and enhancement to the trail system is worth an even exchange of property. Mr. Vaughan has indicated he is agreeable to this transfer. Staffrecommends the City Council direct Staff and the City Attorney to negotiate an agreement for the exchange of the previously agreed upon park property for fee title to a thirty foot wide, 1,111 foot long trail corridor located on the Vaughan property. Mayor Probst asked if 30 feet is required for the trail, or could it be reduced to 20 feet. Mr. Fritsinger stated one ofthe reasons Ms. Walsh identified for the rational of the 30 foot strip is it allows greater flexibility to deal with any necessary encroachment, as the trail will wind through tree and wetland areas. Additionally, the wide trail will allow for snow storage in the winter. Mayor Probst noted it may be worthwhile looking into the purchase of the property and keeping the dedicated park property as it is difficult for the City to secure land for park dedication. Since . there are no time constraints he recommends the Council defer action on this issue to a later date. This will allow Staffto inquire on Mr. Vaughan's willingness to sell the property and the cost of such a purchase.