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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 11, 2015 6 With no one else coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Mounds View High School Trail Bids Public Works Director Maurer stated that MnDOT is planning to replace the County Road F bridge and the new bridge would include a 10-foot pedestrian facility along the south side. For this reason, the City has been considering a trail from the bridge to the Mounds View High School. The project includes approximately 1,200 feet of trail, in addition to 1,200 feet of concrete curb which would create an urban roadway so the trail could be placed immediately behind the curb. A retaining wall is still needed in order to create a bench area for the trail due to steep slopes. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the entire project was bid with a New Brighton street project, and New Brighton received five bids for the project. The low bid came in from Bituminous Roadways and was just over $3 million with the Arden Hills' Trail portion of the project amounting to $522,423.30. This was significantly more than the engineer's estimate, mostly due to the rising cost of concrete work. Public Works Director Maurer discussed the school trail project in further detail and requested that the Council approve an Agreement with the School District for their $120,000 contribution to the project and a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of New Brighton for construction of the Trail. Councilmember Holmes asked if the City was able to receive grant funds for this project. Public Works Director Maurer commented that staff investigated the potential of a Safe Routes to School grant; however, these funds could not be used for high schools. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of New Brighton and Ramsey County for the construction of the Mounds View High School Trail. The motion carried (4-0). MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve entering into an Agreement with the Mounds View Public Schools (District 621) for their contribution of $120,000 towards the proiect. The motion carried (4-0). B. Presbyterian Homes Request for Conduit Debt Financing Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that Presbyterian Homes has requested approval from the City for conduit debt financing. She reported that Presbyterian Homes has submitted all necessary paperwork and fees. She requested that the Council call for a Public Hearing and authorize publication for the Public Hearing.