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AR-DEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-JULY 205 2009 16 Councilmember Holden noted she was against the Lexington Avenue trail expense totaling $62,000. She indicated she was in favor of maintaining the current trails and not adding additional ones at this time, or that this trail be pushed back until the B2 zoning district were developed. Park and Recreation Manager Olson reviewed the location of the Lexington Avenue trail and stated that staff would be seeking 50% of the expense from neighboring businesses. She explained that this would be further pursued in 2010. Mayor Harpstead indicated that Cub was interested in seeing this trail connection. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the trail could run up to Caribou and not all the way to Grey Fox Road. Park and Recreation Manager Olson stated this would be an option, which would reduce the expense. Public Works Director Hoag suggested that the trail continue as is but that it be reviewed by the Council in the future after staff seeks donations and is able to fine tune the expense. Councilmember McClung noted that he would be in favor of resurfacing the Lexington Avenue trail in 20 10 and moving the new trail connection along Lexington Avenue to 2012. - Councilmember Holden questioned if the trail would be needed after the residence hall went away in two years. Mayor Harpstead indicated that he did not see this trail only for the residence hall, but as an addition to the infrastructure for the City of Arden Hills. He did feel the Lexington Avenue did need resurfacing prior to the new trail connection. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to move the Lexington Avenue resurfacing to 2010. There also was Council consensus to keep the new Lexington Avenue trail connection from the railroad to Grey Fox Road in 2010. Councilmember Holden requested line item expenses for I&L Public Works Director Hoag noted that he could provide this information to the Council.