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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 8, 2013 3 <br /> 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br /> None. <br /> 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> None. <br /> 8. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. Selection of Consultant for Master Planning Process <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated on March 15th the City received five <br /> proposals for the TCAAP master planning process. Firms that submitted proposals included <br /> Hoisington Koegler Group, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Landform, SRF Consulting Group, and <br /> WSB &Associates. The proposals ranged in price from $203,933 to $524,422. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated a selection committee consisting of <br /> the City Administrator, Public Works Director, City Planner, Community Development Director, <br /> Ramsey County Deputy County Manager, and Ramsey County Director of Public Works reviewed <br /> the proposals and invited two firms, Hoisington Koegler and Kimley-Horn and Associates for <br /> interviews. The interviews were held on March 29 and April 2. Following the interviews, the <br /> selection committee discussed the proposals and the consultant team unanimously recommended <br /> that the City enter into a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates. The price for the Kimley- <br /> Horn contract was $426,004. The factors for this selection were reviewed. Staff recommended <br /> the Council authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Kimley-Horn for the TCAAP AUAR, <br /> Master Plan and Regulations & Policies. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned if each vendor included the Regulations & Policies within <br /> their bid proposal. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated this was required within the bid process <br /> noting it was set up as an alternate. She explained there will be a cost savings due to the fact the <br /> City will be using the same vendor for each piece of the project. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked staff for working through this process on behalf of the City. He noted he <br /> was impressed with the Kimley-Horn proposal. <br /> MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to <br /> authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Kimley-Horn for the TCAAP <br /> AUAR, Master Plan, and Regulations & Policies; with consideration of the <br /> contract at a future Council meeting. The motion carried (4-0). <br />