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October 27, 2009 Page 4 of 5 Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to adopt the attached Resolution re -approving the Site Plan and Special Use Permit for Champps Restaurant, subject to six conditions. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays — Motion Carried 2. Consideration of Change Order 2 for City Project 09-6, Long Lake Park Trail Connection to increase width of trail. Report No. 09-256. Public Works Director Grant Wyffels explained according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource guidelines for shared multiuse paved City and County trails, a 10 foot minimum width trail is recommended. An 8 -foot minimum width for secondary or lower volume trails is acceptable within local or county parks. The existing Ramsey County Trail is a 10 -foot trail. The trails planned in the NWQ are 8 -foot wide trails except for the sidewalk along Old Highway 8 which is a 9 -foot concrete trail. All other City trails in New Brighton are at most 8 -foot wide. Funding for this project will come from a Local Trail Connection Program Grant and the City's Park Dedication Fund. The Local Trail Connection Program Grant is a 50150 "cash match" reimbursement grant. Councilmember Phillips reported that even with the proposed Change Order No. 2A, the costs are still within the grant funding amount, and would recommend going with a 12" trail. Councilmember Bauman stated she was in favor of a 10" trail, and thought striping the trail may cause confusion. Councilmember Burg asked if the Trails Committee has had the opportunity to advise on the proposed trails. Director Wyffels responded that both Brad Martens and Director Sandy Breuer are in agreement with a 10", non striped trail. Director Wyffels suggested a 12" section underneath the bridge and through the hairpin curves, with a transition to 10" where the paths combine. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve Change Order 2 and direct staff to have a 12" trail through the hairpin and up the hill as discussed, then reduce to the 10" trail without striping. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays — Motion Carried 3. Direct staff to prepare a resolution appointing Verne McPherson to the Planning Commission. City Manager Lotter reported Council has interviewed candidates over the past two work sessions, council has recommended Mr. Verne McPherson to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Tom O'Keefe. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to approve the resolution as stated by the City Manager. 2. Consideration of Change Order 2 for City Project 09- 6, Long Lake Park Trail Connection to increase width of trail. Report No. 09-256. 3. Direct staff to prepare a resolution appointing Verne McPherson to the Planning Commission. .