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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—October 261, 2009 17 7E. Memorial Park Bench Program Policy (continued) Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that she did not have this information and would be able to get back to the Council. Public Works Director Greg Hoag stated that it has been his experience that the more elaborate the style of the bench the more likely it is to go out of style. T Mayor Harpstead clarified that the Council has directed Staff to look at cost sharing options and different styles of benches. He also stated that at this time Council could choose to move forward with the program as it is now or direct Staff to bring back to Council at a later date for a vote. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that Staff could bring the program back to the Council at a later date for approval. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Table the Memorial Park Bench Program Policy. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). F. CP Rail Grant Opportunity Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that the grant is intended to support trails of regional or statewide significance. Funding for this grant is from the "Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment" passed by voters in 2008 and those grants funded under this program are intended to accelerate the acquisition and development of recreational trails as well as provide funding for rehabilitation and maintenance of existing trails. The deadline for submission for this grant is November 13, 2009. Bolton & Menk has been working with CP Rail and they are - willing to work on the grant at no additional charge to the City. The grant awards will be announced in January 20 10. The minimum grant request is $20,000 and the maximum award is $500,000. These grants are 75% reimbursable with a 25% non- state cash match. Only contract services, materials, and supplies are eligible to be reimbursed. Other state funds or grants or Metropolitan Council grants cannot match these grants. All projects awarded through this grant must be completed by June 30, 2011 in order to receive the reimbursements. All facilities that are funded through this program also require a commitment from the applicant that the trail will be in place and maintained for no less than twenty years. Staff is looking for Council direction whether to apply for this grant opportunity. If Council directs staff to proceed with the application, a Resolution of support will need to come before the Council on November 9, 2009, for approval in the application.