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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL —FEBRUARY 13, 2017 5 is a viable construction method and $600,000 if open cut construction with bituminous patching is necessary. Soil borings and a geotechnical investigation are included in the scope of work. Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated the trail along County Road F west of Lexington Avenue is also identified in the CIP. Staff recently met with Ramsey County to discuss trail projects. Ramsey County is currently planning a 2018 project for improvements on County Road F to include widening, addition of turn lanes and a traffic signal at Innovation Way. The County had planned to include the trail connection with the roadway project. Ramsey County staff plans to present the project to the City Council at a future meeting. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the scope and fee for the 2017 Trail Projects and the Old Snelling Water Main Improvements Project that is presented by WSB & Associates. If accepted, WSB & Associates will begin the design for trail segments and the water main. Staff recommended this project be completed in conjunction with the County's project. Councilmember Holden asked how much the feasibility study would cost for the trail segment from Cleveland Avenue to New Brighton Road. Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated she did not have this expense broken down per trail segment. She estimated the construction would be $200,000, but this would increase if the trail had to be located behind the power poles. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to discuss this trail segment further given the number of unknowns. Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka indicated she could bring this trail segment back to the Council at an upcoming worksession meeting. Mayor Grant commented on the Bethel Trail project and asked if the County has authorized the City to use of the shoulder near the pond. Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported this was the case. Councilmember Holden questioned if borings had been taken on County Road F. Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated the County would be coming before the Council with additional information on this project in the near future. Councilmember Holmes asked if the proposed fee includes engineering for County Road F. Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated this project was removed from the proposal. Further discussion ensued regarding the trail segments and which portions should be completed in 2017 and those that should not. Councilmember Scott recalled the Bethel trail was the focus for 2017.