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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 14, 2016 2 received an estimate on this cost. From a maintenance standpoint, staff recommends using LED fixtures. The City will be responsible to maintain these poles and fixtures in the future. Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported that staff requested three quotes for the bridge lighting work, but only received two. The quote from Forest Lake Contracting is $17,173and the quote from Peoples Electric is $24,400. Acting Public Works Director Anderson commented that the light fixtures and poles are similar to that of the pedestrian lights along County Road E that Xcel maintains. The lights quoted have LED bulbs and should require less maintenance than the high pressure sodium option. The color of the fixture and pole is black and should coordinate with the existing pedestrian lighting installed by Xcel. Mayor Grant discussed the expense of the proposed lights and questioned why the second quote from Forest Lake Contracting was lower. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that this was due to the fact that Forest Lake Contracting found another location to draw power from that would reduce the expense of the project. Mayor Grant asked if the City had any experience working with Forest Lake Contracting. Acting Public Works Director Anderson commented that the City had worked with this company in the past and found them to be reputable. Councilmember Holden inquired what HPS stood for. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that HPS stands for high pressure sodium, which are the yellowish-color street lights. He recommended that the City pursue LED lights for the County Road E bridge. The Council was in agreement that the City would be better of pursuing LED lighting for the bridge. Councilmember Holden questioned Xcel's portion of the project costs. Acting Public Works Director Anderson estimated that Xcel's portion would be between $5,000 and $10,000. B. 2016 Rain Water Garden Planting,Engineering Services Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District rules require that the City install storm water treatment in conjunction with construction of the 2015 PMP. The construction that took place in 2015 prepared rain water gardens for planting by excavating, installing drain tile, and placement of planting soil and mulch. Rain water gardens located in front yards were only put in if the residents volunteered the space. When staff solicited volunteers for rain water gardens, residents were told that the planting would be done in 2016.