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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 12, 2007 5 Councilmember Grant asked that Mr. Mack's comments about the sale of the house to the children being considered as staying in the family be on record. Councilmember Holden asked for the definition of]ong term. Mr. Mack stated that the County is in it for the long term and the properties would be preserved. This isn't a plan for a few years. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councihnember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Resolution 07-36: Approving the Tony Schmidt Regional Park Master Plan with the swapping of priorities three and four. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). A2. Resolution 07-37: Supportine: the Rice Creek North Ree:ional Trail. Ms. Olson introduced Mr. Mack as the presenter for Resolution 07-37 Mr. Mack discussed the trail system planned. A $450,000 grant will be used to construct the trail. An at-grade crossing with a safe haven will be at County Road H. Councilmember Holmes asked if the trail had to be circular. Mr. Mack stated that at this time yes, but ultimately the county would like to have a route that would follow the creek and go under Interstate 35, Highway 10, and County Road H. Mayor Harpstead asked if there was proper fencing maintained on the trail. Mr. Mack replied that yes, on the east side to protect from construction but not on the west side. Councilmember Grant asked if the fence would allow wildlife to move freely. Mr. Mack replied the wildlife corridor will not be affected. MOTION: Councihnember Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve Resolution 07-37: Supporting the Rice Creek North Regional Trail. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. 2006 Review of the Joint Powers Ae:reement with the City of Roseville for Ene:ineerine: Services Ms. Bloom, City Engineer with Arden Hills and employed by the City of Roseville, discussed how the agreement between Arden Hills and Roseville for City Engineering services worked. Ms. Giga discussed work performed by the engineering staff in 2006 and the activities and goals for 2007. The PMP mill and overlay project has been advertised and bids are expected this week. Councilmember Holden asked what defines final costs for a project. Ms. Bloom replied that total cost includes land acquisition, employee costs, basically all costs associated with a proj ect. Councilmember Grant asked about the inflow and infiltration (1&1) project cost being about $100,000. Ms. Giga stated that about $500,000 was the surcharge amount spread over five years,