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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-NOVEMBER 30 2009 6 A. Ramsey County Rice Creek Trailhead Concept and TCAAP North- South Trail Connection Concept (continued) Mr. Hammernik stated he would prefer the trail connection to remain on the east side. This would provide a buffer from AHATS. Councilmember Grant indicated if the corridor were to be acquired before the land sale , the City could be stuck with the corridor even if the auction is not successful Mayor Harpstead felt this was an excellent point and that staff should note to remember the Council was not in favor of any contingencies to hold the land in the event the land did not sell. He explained this would have to be properly negotiated. Councilmember Grant suggested Mike Comadeca review the north-south trail connection concept. Community Development Director Lehnhoff agreed but wanted Council comments before passing this along to Mike Comadeca. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the Council was in favor of providing further comments on the land location for north-south trail concept. Councilmember Grant stated he felt this could be looked at but that he did like the idea of a developer integrating the trail throughout the TCAAP property as well. Councilmember Holden explained that she would like to pursue setting aside some land after hearing feedback from the environmental attorney assuring that the City would not be at risk. Councilmember Holmes questioned how this was aligning with the County's trail vision. Mr. Mack stated that from a planning standpoint, the County would indicate to the County Board and Met Council that he was working with the City of Arden Hills to find a corridor that would enable the County to construct a regional trail. That it would remain a search area, within the 585 acres, until resolved by the Council. Councilmember Holmes asked if this had to be resolved by year-end.