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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 12, 2014 12 A. Round Lake Road Improvement — Consider Hiring Consultant to Assist with Construction Administration Inspection/Staking Public Works Director Maurer stated that as the Round Lake Road Improvement Area moves towards construction, there are some engineering services that will be needed to complete the project. John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer, will lead the project from a City staff perspective, but will need a resident inspector and survey crew. A letter of proposal from Elfering and Associates was provided in the agenda packet. Elfering and Associates proposes to provide these services on an hourly basis under the direction of John Anderson. It is estimated that their services will amount to about$185,000 total. Public Works Director Maurer reported that Elfering and Associates is the firm that provided preliminary engineering services based on proposals from three firms. They have also provided resident inspection services for several recent projects including the 2011 PMP, Valentine Park Improvement and the 2013 PMP. They are providing the same staff member, Roger Bialke, who is familiar with City staff and the City's project requirements. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to Authorize Accepting a proposal, on an hourly basis, from Elfering and Associates for Construction Services (resident inspector and survey crew) for the Round Lake Road Area Improvement project working under the direction of John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer. The motion carried 4-1 (Holden opposed). 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung commented that Ramsey County was having a meeting regarding the I-35W/County Road 96 interchange at the County Public Works facility on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Marsden Room. He encouraged the public to attend this meeting and provide the County with input. Councilmember Holden requested that staff remove the large bump from County Road E West. Public Works Director Maurer explained that there was a water main break this past winter and staff had to wait for the ground to settle before a final patch could be completed. Councilmember Holden reported that the City's new dog park has opened and she discussed several positive comments she received from residents. Councilmember Holden commented for the record that she supported the proposed roundabout within TCAAP. She encouraged the public to be patient with the Council while they work through new issues and concepts during the TCAAP design phase. Councilmember Holmes indicated that the Council received a letter from Cor Wilson regarding the Comcast cable franchise. She explained that negotiations were at a standstill and a Cable Commission meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2014, at CTV to further discuss the franchise. She stated that the City would have until June 20th to take action on the cable franchise.