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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 12,2010 Page 5 Chair Peck indicated it is good to know that MnDOT is supportive of the bridge rebuild even if it is not until 2015. Council Liaison Grant stated that the Council seems in favor of discussions to advance construction on the bridge as long as there are assurances the State will refund the money. Discussion ensued of extra costs involved with advance constructing. — Council Liaison Grant mentioned that if the City were to go ahead with the Standalone Bridge the cost of maintenance and plowing would belong to the City of Arden Hills, but if it is built by MnDOT the County is responsible for these costs. Discussion ensued and it was agreed that for all taxpayers involved the best thing that can happen is having MnDOT build the bridge even though it will not be until 2015. Council Liaison Grant stated that he felt the City should take full advantage of this opportunity and that they should move forward quickly and expeditiously in case things change. Ms. Olson mentioned the STP grant awards are scheduled to be announced by February 17, 2010. At that point the Council will need to discuss how to proceed from there. Ms. Olson indicated she should have more information for the Committee by the February 24, 2010, PTRC meeting. 2. ARRA—Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Ms. Olson indicated that project is out for bid at this time and Council will have a motion to award the bid on February 8, 2010. If all goes well construction would start in April. They will be starting with Perry Park and will use one of Mounds Views' fields while Perry#2 is not utilizable for the month of May. 3. CP Rail—Park Legacy Grant Ms. Olson mentioned she has not heard back on the Park Legacy Grant; however, the City did apply for a variance through the Metro State Aid and were awarded the variance. Ms. Olson indicated if they do not get the Legacy Grant the City could choose to use State Aid. One thing about the Park Legacy Grant that was very encouraging was that the railroad did provide the City with a support letter for the project. Ms. Olson indicated they did not apply for the Energy Efficiency Grant because the City did not meet the criteria required and this could possibly be looked at in the future. B. Work Plan for 2010 Ms. Olson reiterated that at the last meeting they looked at their goals for the year and would like the members to make sure she did not miss any.