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-ARDEN HILLS CITY COiJNCIL—October 26, 2009 18 <br /> 7F. CP Rail Grant Opportunity (continued) <br /> Councilmember Holden clarified that the grant request is for the portion of the <br /> trail that goes under the CP Rail Bridge. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that due to the amount of the grant, <br /> the City would be applying for only the portion of the trail that goes under the CP <br /> Rail Bridge rather than including the trail connection. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what the costs are for this portion of the project <br /> including engineering costs. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that the total costs are $3 10,000 for <br /> the construction and $30,000 engineering costs plus $37,000 previously approved <br /> for Bolton & Menk for doing plans, specs and surveying. <br /> Mayor Harpstead clarified that this was not a motion but rather direction for Staff. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that this is something that the City is looking to <br /> do anyway and if they can apply for grant money to assist in the construction then <br /> he would support it. <br /> Councilmember Grant asked how much the City was applying for. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that they were applying for the <br /> construction costs of$310,000. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that applying for this grant matches the philosophy <br /> of the City and they should direct Staff to proceed with the application. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that he agreed. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that she would also agree. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to direct Staff to move forward with the CP Rail <br /> grant opportunity and bring a Resolution to the Council at the November 9, 2009 <br /> meeting. <br /> 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br />