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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JANUARY 20, 2009 8 Councilmember Holmes stated the PTRC has not discussed this in great depth and detail. She explained that Ms. Olson had instructed the PTRC to review the plans and report back at the next meeting to arrive at a consensus. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the railroad should be contacted before a decision was made on the trail side. Councilmember Grant suggested a conversation be held with the railroad to make sure they are still on board. He stated the railroad should also be asked if they will be redoing the bridge as this would impact the trail. Councilmember McClung indicated the report was done very well but that additional information should be gathered listing the pros and cons of each side, including costs before a decision was made. Councilmember Holmes stated the PTRC will discuss this in more detail at the February meeting. Councilmember Grant asked that safety be a deciding factor in this decision as well and not cost alone. Civil Engineer Giga stated Bolton & Menk were scheduled to attend three meetings and asked if a public meeting should be held to inform residents of the CP Rail report. Councilmember Holden stated she felt a public meeting was not necessary at this time and except to address the bottleneck concerns. She indicated this trail was still several years out. Councilmember McClung felt a public meeting was not necessary or critical to deciding the trail path. Civil Engineer Giga questioned if Bolton & Menk should initiate conversations with CP Rail and if these costs should be investigated. Mayor Harpstead stated this would have to be brought back to Council if not included in the current feasibility study. Councilmember Holden stated it was her understanding this was covered within the current study.