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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-O TOBER 19 2009 4 IA. CP Rail and County Road E Update (cont.) Councilmember Holden questioned when the funds would be realized if the grant were to be approved in January or February of 20 10. Mr. Jensen stated the funding would be available for the new bridge in FY 2013 (July 2012). He noted the municipal funds could be available July of 2010, which would provide the City options if the pedestrian bridge grant were not approved. Mayor Harpstead questioned when the decision should be made based upon the municipal funding. Park and Recreation Manager Olson explained that the City would know about both grants by January of 20 10. Mayor Harpstead asked what the minimum approach was to the County Road E bridge and if the expense for the sidewalks was known. Mr. Jensen explained that based on his information the sidewalk cost would be $400,000-500,000, which included the necessary retaining walls. This estimate is for the entire north sidewalk from Connelly to Old Highway 10. The cost for the entry ramps to the bridge (Hamline to Connelly) will not be known until surveying takes place. Discussion ensued regarding the life expectancy of the bridge and the predicted replacement timeframe. Park and Recreation Manager Olson thanked the Council for their comments and questions on this item and noted she would report back further to the Council when more information was available. B. Administrative Fines City Administrator Moorse suggested this item be moved to the end of the meeting and if time allowed could be discussed or postponed to a future meeting. Mayor Harpstead questioned what the Council would like to do with this item.