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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MIl\TUTES FEBRUARY 11,2002 ~ ~'~.:~~ approve that amount. He stated a lesscr amount could still indicate the City's willingness to help with the project. He noted some of it could come from Park Funds, He added Mr. Post has mentioned another possible source. 10 e Mr. Post stated the City has received $16,000 as unanticipated revenue from St. Mary's for park use. Councilmember Larson stated it was hard to know if the COllilty would proceed without a commitment since it is number one on the priority list. He noted the total cost is $321,000. He added this underpass is an essential part ofthe City's trail system. He stated the rail road tracks are significant. He noted it is a safety issue. Mayor Probst stated he supported participation, He noted the issue is the appropriate amount for the City's participation. Councilmember Grant stated he was not sure he could support anything more than a minimal amount of support. Mayor Probst stated ten percent would be $32,500. He noted it would be a logical amount. He added he did not know if the County had requested additional grant money. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the recommended contribution is $16,000. She noted doubling that number would be about the same amount suggested by Mayor Probst. e COllilcilmember Larson stated he was comfortable with amount. He noted ifit was not enough the County would notify them. Mr. Lynch asked for direction for staff on what Park Fllilds should be utilized for since there are limited dollars. Mayor Probst responded that historically the Park Fund was utilized for new capital projects. He stated there might be some gray areas concerning rebuilding new structures. Councilmember Grant stated the City Council has not received the park plan yet. He noted he would like to see a copy of the latest draft presented at a work session. He added he would like to see the entire framework to see how projects fit into the overall plan. He stated the Park, Trails, and Recreation Committee has done a lot of work. He noted he would like to be respect that work. MOTION: COllilcilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve support for the Tony Schmidt Underpass Project, to fund $32,000 for the project in the belief it would further the project, and to utilize the $16,000 from St. Mary's to fund halfofthis commitment. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). .