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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 5 Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2017-031 ordering accelerated nuisance abatement at 1870 Glen Paul Avenue for excessive vegetation growth not in compliance with City regulations. The motion carried (5-0). 8. NEW BUSINESS A. 2017 Trail and Watermain Projects – Review Trail/Watermain Projects and Approve Engineering Services Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated at the March 13, 2017 City Council meeting, Council authorized WSB to provide preliminary design for the CR E2 Trail, the Old Snelling Trail from Bethel Drive to CR E2 and the Old Snelling Water Main Improvement Project and final design services for the Old Snelling Trail from CR E to Bethel Trail and CR E from freeway Park to Snelling Avenue N. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained WSB and staff met with Ramsey County to discuss the placement of the trails adjacent to the respective county roads due to constraints caused by wetlands/waterbodies. The majority of the trail along Old Snelling Road utilizes the existing shoulder. Curb and gutter will be added between the trail and the driving lane. A retaining wall will be needed between McCracken Lane and CR E2 due to wetlands and slopes in that area. The CR E2 trail is also proposed in a similar manner on the existing paved shoulder with curb and gutter. This design provides substantial savings from the original cost estimate the cost estimate as no retaining wall will be required. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported additional water main replacement is proposed on CR E2 due to a recent water main break adjacent to Valentine Hills Elementary School. Staff reviewed the estimated costs and proposed funding sources. This proposal is for final design work which includes bidding services for the CR E2 Trail, Old Snelling Trail from Bethel Drive to CR E2 and the watermain looping project. The amount that is requested for approval is as follows: Final Design - CR E2 Trail 102 hours $11,511 Final Design - Old Snelling Trail (Bethel Dr-E2) 358 hours $40,130 Final Design – Watermain Looping 120 hours $37,560 Grand Total 786 hours $89,201 Councilmember Scott asked what material the failed watermain pipe was made out of. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated this was a cast iron pipe. She noted the new pipes would be PVC.