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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November O5, 2007 Page 6 sidewalk on both sides of County Road B-2, or an eight foot (8') pathway on one side. Mr. Schwartz noted that considerable City Council discussions had taken place in recent years regarding a possible turnback arrangement with Ramsey County .for County Road B-2; however, noted the expenses involved in such a venture due to the condition of the roadway, and lack of funds for such a project. Mr. Schwartz noted that this project was not the same as the 2004 proposal for a multi-use pathway, and would be built to different. and less stringent standards, and could still address some drainage issues. Mr. Schwartz advised that, if the grant application was successful, staff would review potential conflicts during the planning process. Councilmember Ihlan sought clarification that, in applying for the grant, the City was not committing to a project; and that public input would be received when a more realistic proposal was on the table. Mr. Schwartz concurred; noting that this was a very competitive grant application; and that only a small number actually receive funding. Mr. Schwartz briefly dis- cussed scoring ranks, and grant criteria for connectivity between neighborhoods and schools. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the process to seek funding prior to ex- pending a substantial amount of staff time and resources on a detailed plan. Councilmember Roe further noted that it was not implicit that the City accept the funding, and that it could be turned back; however, he noted the continued interest of the City Council in doing some type of pedestrian safety improvements along that corridor. Pust moved, Ihlan seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10566 entitled, "A Reso- lution Supporting Application for Safe Routes to Schools Grant for a Sidewalk along County Road B-2 from Lexington Avenue to Rice Street. Roll Call Ayes: Roe: Pust; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: None. 10. Other Business Items a. TIF District #1 Extension -Receive Additional Information on Tax Incre- ment Financing District #1 (Centre Pointe) Extension Mr. Miller briefly reviewed additional information previously requested and now provided in the staff report. Mr. Miller clarified that by extending the district, the City Council was only extending their options, and could make a decision later on how to use those monies or turn them back at that time. Councilmember Pust questioned if the County and School District would get their portion of funds if they were eventually turned back.