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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION November 15, 2004 2 Councilmember Grant commented that the value of the service receivcd by the City always exceeds the funding dollars provided by the City on almost a 2 to 1 basis. . Councilmember Larson asked if the school districts approached NYFS regarding the NET program? Kay Andrews stated that the school districts did approach NYFS about offering the NET program. The intention of the program is to step in and takc corrective action at younger ages and not let emotionally disturbed youth become troubled adults. Mayor Applikowski asked Kay Andrews if the bullying video that was recently shown on the evening news is an accurate depiction of our youth today. Kay Andrews mentioned that bullying has always happened, but more children seem to be acting out their aggressions. One of the goals for NYFS is to reach out and strengthen troubled families and youths. It is important to create a strong family and home life for children. Northwest Youth and Family Services are asking for the City to consider budgeting money for their organization in the future. Mayor Applikowski thanked Kay Andrews and Rachel Caine for presenting the NYFS service report to the City Council and staff. She stated that the City Council would discuss this request . at a future meeting. Lexine.ton Avenue Sidewalk At the September 27th City Council meeting, Ramsey County requested approval of the Project Development Report, Cooperative Agreement, and the Right-of-Way Plan for the Lexington Avenue Reconstruction project. At this meeting, the City Council was to make a final determination regarding the construction of a sidewalk or path on the east side of Lexington Avenue. After considering the potential impacts of the proposed sidewalk or trail on the residents and City, the City Council approved a five foot sidewalk for Lexington Avenue. After the decision was madc by the City Council, representatives from the City of Shoreview expressed some concerns regarding the sidewalk decision. At the October 25th meeting, City Council requested that staff discuss the possibility of changing the original sidewalk plan with Ramsey County and the City of Shoreview. City Administrator Wolfe stated that a five foot sidewalk was originally approved by the City Council and was submitted to the Municipal State Aid (MSA) for approval. The City of Shoreview has surveyed the boulevard area on the east side of Lexington Avenue and determined that an eight foot trail is not feasible. An alternative option, on the west side, would be to install a three foot panel extension onto the five foot sidewalk. If a trail is reinstated on the west side, the plans would have to be redrawn and the project may be delayed. Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County Engineer, stated that the affected properties have been staked. The . difference between an eight foot trail and five foot sidewalk is approximately seven feet. A five foot sidewalk is meant for pedestrian traffic. An eight foot trail is typically constructed for