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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 14, 2013 7 Mayor Grant asked if the Council had to select Option 1 or 2 this evening. Assistant City Engineer Anderson requested a decision be made by the Council to provide staff further direction on the storm water treatment. Councilmember Holden recommended the City Engineer select the option that would better suit the project. Councilmember McClung requested that staff work with the neighborhood to see how many rain gardens were necessary and provide the Council with a recommendation at a future meeting. The Council agreed with this recommendation. Councilmember Holden requested staff also report back with further information on the location of the 13 zero rated trees at a future meeting. The motion carried (5-0). B. Consultant Contract to Assist City Engineering with Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the 2013 Pavement Management Program Public Works Director Maurer commented that in order to complete preparation of plans and specifications for a spring bid for the 2013 Pavement Management Plan, it is necessary to augment City staff's time with support from a consultant. Staff recommended the Council extend a contract to Elfering & Associates based on the value of their previous services to the City of Arden Hills. He indicated this firm provided the preliminary work for this project including field survey, preparation of base plan sheets and wetland delineation. He recommended the Council authorize the hourly engineering services contract. Mayor Grant noted the plans and specifications would be completed in a more timely manner due to the fact Elfering & Associates had completed the preliminary work on this project. This would assist the City with the bid process this spring. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve entering into an agreement to have Elfering & Associates provide engineering services for the design of the 2013 Pavement Management Plan. The motion carried (5-0). 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung stated he was happy to be back and looked forward to the coming year. He noted his contact information was available on the City's website and he welcomed questions or comments from the public. Councilmember Werner indicated the Shoreview/Arden Hills Business Council would feature new Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman on Wednesday, January 16th at 7:30 a.m. at Northwest Youth and Family Services.