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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JULY 28, 2014 4 <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer reported that the more expensive fixture and pole would cost <br />$358,000. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant supported the use of stamped concrete and pavers so long as the materials were salt <br />resistant and would withstand the Minnesota winters. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes did not agree with the use of pavers for numerous reasons. She <br />reported that pavers can crumble and create a problem. She suggested that the Council pursue <br />colored concrete instead. <br /> <br />The Council was in agreement with adding stamped concrete in the median areas. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the Council supported the trail to the west of the bridge and the contract <br />amendment. He reported that this would cost the City an additional $15,000. He stated that he <br />could support the trail being completed at the same time as the bridge. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden feared that the properties on the south side of the road would not want <br />the trail running through their property. She asked about the trail being placed on the north side of <br />County Road E. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer stated that the north side of the roadway had a grade issue and <br />ADA concerns. In addition, the trail would be more expensive to build on the north side. He <br />reported that the 10’ pedestrian facility would be located on the south side of the bridge. He noted <br />that there would be economies of scale if the City were to complete the trail when the bridge was <br />under construction. However, the Council could wait until 2016 or later for this project. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated that delaying the project would ensure that Bethel University would <br />contribute to the cost of the trail in a more timely fashion. He requested that staff inquire if it was <br />feasible for the trail to be located on the north side of the roadway. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung was in favor of completing the trail section now. He indicated that <br />the City had a contractual obligation to complete this trail and believed that the residents would <br />have difficulty supporting the trail regardless of when it was completed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained that the trail was previously proposed to the residents by <br />MnDOT to be on the north side and now the south side was being recommended. <br /> <br />The Council was in agreement to not do the sidewalk west of the bridge at this time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked how many trees were going to be planted along the B-2 corridor. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer estimated that 50-55 trees would be planted and would cost <br />approximately $44,000. <br /> <br />Staff provided further comment on the proposed tree varieties. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant strongly recommended that the trees be watered regularly.