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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 12, 2007 3 easement may not be sufficient for reconstructing the lift station in the future. Staff reviewed the easement request further and determined that while the remaining easement would probably be sufficient, enlarging the remaining easement by moving the eastern boundary ten feet to the east would provide an additional safeguard for construction work around the lift station. With the boundary adjustment, the City Engineer determined that partially vacating the easement would not impact the function, maintenance, or reconstruction ofthe lift station. Mayor Harpstead opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. There were no comments made. Mayor Harpstead closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Holmes asked if the additional ten feet would accommodate reconstruction of the lift station and ifthe Public Works Director had reviewed this. Mr. Lehnhoffreplied that yes the space is sufficient. Civil Engineer Kris Giga replied that she had reviewed the application with the Public Works Director. Councilmember Holmes commented that the original size of the lift station was 8,600 square feet and it is now 2,000 square feet smaller and asked what the usual size of such projects was. Ms. Giga replied that enough space is provided to dig a trench if needed. MOTION: Councihnember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Resolution 07-35: Approving the Partial Vacation of the Utility Easement for Arden Hills Lift Station #12 at 3685 New Brighton Road as proposed in Planning Case 07-001 subject to moving the eastern border of the easement ten feet to the east. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 7. NEW BUSINESS AI. Resolution 07-36: Approvine: the Tonv Schmidt Ree:ional Park Master Plan. Ms. Olson gave a brief review of the Tony Schmidt Regional Park Master Plan and introduced Greg Mack, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation. Mr. Mack discussed the swapping of priorities three and four of the master plan as suggested at the February PTRC meeting and reviewed the planned trails and next steps. Councilmember Holmes asked about two and three being similar. Mr. Mack replied that two and three are quite distinct and that three is going to require a significant boardwalk to get through the wetlands. It would be preferred, that over time, several trails would be incorporated depending on the request to the Metropolitan Council.