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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 25, 2016 2 subsoil had glass and plastic in it. She stated that the topsoil needs to be removed, along with the crab grass and that the contractor needs to try again. She requested further information from the City regarding the plan to address this concern. Mayor Grant stated that he toured the site and he understood that the current situation was inadequate. He thanked Ms. Hoelscher for bring this concern before the Council. He requested comment from staff regarding the status of this project. Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained that the houses in this neighborhood were restored at various times throughout the project and that the grass growth was in different stages. He indicated that staff has had multiple communications with the neighborhood last fall and this spring. He reported that staff has not signed off on the turf work and that this would not be signed off until the City was satisfied with the work. Councilmember Holden commented that she has only received two calls regarding the turf in this neighborhood. She asked if crab grass seed was planted in the boulevard. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that this did not occur, but that the crab grass seed may have been imported in the topsoil. Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the substandard topsoil. Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained that this was the first time he had heard that the topsoil contained glass and plastic. Mayor Grant stated that he believed that the contractor needed to come forward and address this issue. He suggested that the fill height be addressed and be made even on properties and that proper seed be planted where necessary. Councilmember Holmes stated that she lives on Venus Avenue and that her grass was planted early. She indicated that she has no complaints regarding the situation but understood that the streets that were planted in late October were still waiting for their grass to germinate. She discussed the letters that were sent from the City to the residents within the project area. She understood that staff is aware of this situation and encouraged the homeowners to be patient. Mayor Grant requested that staff review the soil grades and conditions. Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained that staff had a punch list that addressed the concerns of residents. He noted that Valley Paving would have to address these items this spring before the City would sign off on the contract. A. Police Week Proclamation Mayor Grant read a Proclamation in full for the record declaring May 15 through May 21, 2016, to be Police Week in the City of Arden Hills. 3. STAFF COMMENTS