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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – FEBRUARY 9, 2015 2 Public Works Director Maurer indicated that these are the projects for which the Council recently adopted a resolution asking for up to a $1.1 million interest-free advance from MnDOT. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the built-up MSA construction funds balance through 2014 were for the Snelling Avenue North mill and overlay and the Round Lake Road reconstruction. Mayor Grant stated that MSA funds can only be spent on MSA eligible expenses, projects and designated routes. Councilmember Holmes asked if an advance of $1.1 million was requested in 2015, if any future advances could be requested. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the City could advance up to five times its annual allotment, or approximately $1.2 million. Mayor Grant noted that MSA fund advancements were interest free. Councilmember McClung supported requesting the advancement as it would help the City fund its proposed capital improvement projects. He requested that staff provide the Council with a one page map of the City’s MSA routes. B. Mounds View High School Trail Update Public Works Director Maurer stated that the Council has been discussing the possibility of constructing a trail from the I-35W Bridge to Mounds View High School on Lake Valentine Road. He explained that since MnDOT would be replacing the Lake Valentine Road (County Road F) Bridge, the City had an opportunity to construct the trail in conjunction with this project. He reported that the expense for the project would be $400,000, noting that the size of the retaining wall has been reduced. He commented that curb and gutter along the road would be required. He reported that MSA funds could be used for this project. He suggested that the Council take this opportunity to complete the trail. Councilmember McClung questioned the timing of the County Road F Bridge project. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the project would be bid in late March with construction beginning in April. The goal would be to have the new bridge in service for the start of the new school year in the fall. The Council supported staff proceeding with the Mounds View High School trail project. C. Gateway Sign at Cleveland and County Road D Discussion Public Works Director Maurer discussed the gateway sign at Cleveland and County Road D. He explained that the vendor did not provide the City with a mock-up of the sign and, by mistake, the sign was constructed using incorrect colors. The vendor has agreed to fix the mistake. He suggested that the Council could leave the existing color of the sign and place a tan film over the