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- -- -------- --- ---- ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 6 approximately $600,000 from other funds as well as commissioning $300,000 into a fund to bring in a consultant and other help. She also stated that at this time it does not look like they . will have to borrow or float bonds, but this could change down the road. Commissioner Sand asked if this increase in the building cost will impact taxes. DRAFT Councilmember Aplikowski said it would not. Councilmember Aplikowski reported the Dan and Stacy Kubat variance on Lake Johanna Boulevard was approved as well as the Ramsey County Site Plan to reconstruct the boat launch and grade the road differently. Chair Erickson asked when the Ramsey County Site Plan project is scheduled to begin. Mr. Ringwald indicated it is probably scheduled for Spring and Councilmember Aplikowski commented that they are out of money at this time and they don't want to start before Winter. Councilmember Aplikowski reported the John McClung subdivision has been approved. She stated the owner suggested he donate the lower one-third portion of the land to the City but the City did not accept the suggestion at this time because they are not sure if this would be good idea. She indicated it will come back to the City again in the future, in the mean time the Council will think about it. Councilmember Aplikowski reported the street improvement plans for next year will only e include Round Lake Boulevard because that is all that can be afforded at this time. She said there will be a feasibility study done on Hamline Avenue which has been on the books for a long time as well as a study for Snelling A venue by Lindy's Triangle Corner where there is a big easement problem. She stated the easement on the Snelling curve is 60 feet to 70 feet from the actual roadway. Councilmember Aplikowski reported that the Nixon home which burned down had been ordered to be demolished but the owner addressed the Council, pleadingwith the them that he just needed a little more time. He indicated he has been promised money and help to rebuild the home. The Council decided to give him 40 more days to bring in plans and 30 days to rebuild the home. Councilmember Aplikowski announced there will be a annual summer picnic for City empoyees and committee volunteers on the 21 st of September in a park which will be determined in the future. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Sand commented on the transportation issue and the need to work with the owners of the two railroad bridges on New Brighton Road and Old Snelling to get widening of the under pass to incorporate walking trails. He asked if this process has been started. Mr. Ringwald indicated that it has been started and that the County is requesting Federal funding . to rebuild both bridges in the year 2003.