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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 25, 2011 7 S.D. Approval for Additional Expenditures for Hill Capital Strategies, Inc. (continued) City Administrator Klaers stated that he had faith in Ramsey County but felt the relationship with Mr. Hill would be beneficial to the City's interests in the future. Councilmember Holmes stated the disadvantage of not continuing to work with Mr. Hill is if the discussions progress on the stadium the City will have no one there. Councilmember Tamble asked where the impact of having someone to represent the City was and what would Mr. Hill be doing for the City that the City could not do for itself. City Administrator Klaers stated Mr. Hill is well connected and would have access to relationships that may be beneficial that the City does not have. The City would also not have access to any information before it is public knowledge. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to see the City have a person on the Sports Commission once that is established to ensure the City has representation and Mr. Hill may be able to make this happen for the City. Mayor Grant stated he would like to see more results from Mr. Hill. He also stated he understood there was not a lot to report since there was not a lot of activity at this time. He clarified that at this time their relationship with Mr. Hill is more of an insurance policy and the City does not want to be caught in a situation that it is not prepared for. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Homes seconded a motion to Approve up to an additional $5 000 in Expenditures for Contract Costs with Hill Capital Strategies, Inc. For a Total Contract Cost Not To Exceed $13 200. The motion carried 4-1• Councilmember Tamble . 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2011 PMP Special Assessment Hearing, Resolution 2011-021 and Resolution 2011-022 Civil Engineer Giga stated on January 31, 2011, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the 2011 Pavement Management Program (PMP) and ordered advertisement for bids. Bids were opened on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A portion of the costs for the 2011 PMP project are proposed to be assessed to the benefiting properties. In order to assess these costs the City must follow the Public Hearing steps outlined in State Statute 429. On March 14, 2011, the City Council set April 25, 2011, as the date to hold the public hearing for the purpose of establishing special assessments for the 2011 PMP Improvements. Following the assessment hearing, the next step in the process is to adopt the assessment roll. The assessment roll may be adopted as proposed, or with amendments as made by the City Council. If the Council adopts the assessment roll and chooses to move forward with the project, action to award the bid is needed. The low bid submitted by Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation (Astech Corporation) is 16% lower than the Engineer's construction estimate. Staff recommends moving forward with the project. The project is proposed to be assessed consistent with the City's assessment policy