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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 14, 2013 4 Sylvia Sekhon, 1575 Edgewater Avenue, expressed concern with the water runoff on Asbury Avenue. She encouraged staff to investigate this matter further during the reconstruction of this roadway. She understood a reclamation project would last 15-20 years. She questioned how long a reconstruction project would last. Assistant City Engineer Anderson indicated this was difficult to estimate but anticipated the roadway would last approximately 30 years if reconstructed. Elizabeth Johnson, 1525 Glenhill Road, noted that the tennis court was heavily used by the families in the neighborhood. She stated she was not in favor of the rain gardens as they were difficult to maintain. Jean Fabel, 1550 Edgewater Avenue, commented she has lived in Arden Hills for 29 years. She thanked Assistant City Engineer Anderson for the information he has provided to the neighborhood. Her concern was with how the trees in the neighborhood would be affected. She requested the reclamation process be selected to minimize the impact on the trees and asked that the tennis court be saved. Ray Conroe, 1528 Edgewater Avenue, noted that the impact of the project on the trees was also a concern to him. He commented that the more the area was disturbed, the more the trees would be affected. For this reason, he supported the reclamation process. He recommended the Council speak with a forester before proceeding with the project. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 2013 Pavement Management Program — Order Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that earlier in the agenda, a public hearing was held for the 2013 Pavement Management Program. In order to proceed with this project, the Council needs to order the improvement and preparation of plans and specifications. He requested the Council discuss the matter in detail and order plans and specifications for the 2013 Pavement Management Program. Mayor Grant asked if the Council had any comments or questions on the proposed project. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the water issue on Edgewater Avenue would be addressed through the project.