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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — June 1, 2011 16 8.A. I- 694/TH5I Proposed Project (continued) Public Works Director Maurer stated the funds for the noise walls come from trunk highway funds and the landscaping funds are from a different fund and they are not able to reallocate these funds for different uses. City Attorney Filla suggested giving Staff direction during the budgeting process. Councilmember Holden stated a smaller amount could be used but she would like to have something noted in the CIP budget so that future Councils understand that this was important. Mayor Grant stated he would agree to a smaller amount as a placeholder for future Councils to know that this is something that should be budgeted for in the future. He directed Staff to include a line item in the CIP with a budget amount of $200 and have Staff bring this item forward to the Council at the appropriate time for additional discussion. B. Authorize Hiring Project Inspector Public Works Director Maurer stated Roseville engineering staff is handling the 2011 PMP project; however, they do not have the capacity to provide a project inspector during the construction phase. Roseville does have the capacity to provide construction staking and Kris Giga will be providing construction administration. Also, during the 2011 construction season Pulte Group will be entering the construction phase of their Fox Ridge development. As with all development projects, it will be important for the City to have a construction inspector available to observe the improvements and to help adjacent neighbors with questions and /or comments. Between these two projects and other small ones such as repairs to the 2006 PMP project and 2011 Seal Coating and Crack Sealing Project there is likely to be construction activities from mid - June through mid - October (18 -20 weeks). During this time the City will need one full time construction inspector to assist the Roseville staff and be the City's representative at the Fox Ridge project. Staff is recommending that to provide construction inspection activities in 2011 the City contract with Elfering and Associates to provide a full time construction inspector to work under the Roseville staff on the 2011 PMP project and be the City's representative at the Fox Ridge development. This cost would be funded by the overhead estimated for the 2011 PMP project, which is partially assessed and the remaining cost would come from the PIR fund. The Fox Ridge construction inspector costs would be totally funded by the developer, Pulte Group. Mayor Grant asked if the construction inspector would have hydrology experience. Public Works Director Maurer stated the person that Elfering and Associates is recommending does have the necessary experience in the technical aspects of both projects including hydrology. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to Authorize Staff to Enter Into a Contract with Elfering and Associates to Provide Construction Inspection Services for the 2011 PMP project, the Fox Ridge Development, and Miscellaneous as Assigned.