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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 4 <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated on August 14, 2017, the City Council <br />received the feasibility report, for the 2018 PMP Project, and ordered the public hearing for <br />September 25, 2017. Staff presented general information regarding the proposed construction, <br />standards, utility improvements and assessments that apply for this project. It was noted 50% of <br />the project costs for street reconstruction would be assessed with the remaining portion being <br />covered by the City. The preliminary project schedule was reviewed with the Council. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained that following Minnesota Statutes, <br />Chapter 429, notice of the public hearing must be posted twice prior to the meeting; this was done <br />in the Bulletin on August 30, 2017, and September 13, 2017. A notice was also sent to each <br />property proposed to be assessed as a part of this project. Once the hearing is closed, the next step <br />in the process is for the City Council to order the improvements and preparation of plans and <br />specifications. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed the water drainage concerns on Indian Oaks Court and asked how the <br />water would flow along this roadway. <br /> <br />Jim Stremel, WSB and Associates, reviewed how water would flow to the north along Indian <br />Oaks Court to a pond through an easement. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant explained the pond level was quite high in this area of the City. He encouraged <br />staff to solve this problem through the proposed project. <br /> <br />Mr. Stremel stated he would work to convey the water to other areas in a manner that keeps the <br />pond level lower. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott expressed concern with the water quality in this same pond. He <br />commented this pond had a thick layer of scum throughout the summer months. <br /> <br />Mr. Stremel indicated he could look into this as well. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung recommended the project be engineered in order to address the <br />problem without moving it over to Colleen Avenue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned when the final assessments would be established. <br /> <br />Mr. Stremel reported these would not be calculated until after bids were submitted and a <br />contractor was selected. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. <br /> <br />Gary Hovind, 4117 James Circle, requested further information about the drainage area between <br />two properties in his neighborhood. He explained that this area was clogging quite often and <br />required City attention. He asked if any of this area would be changed or addressed. <br /> <br />Mr. Stremel stated he was aware of the concerns with this drainage area and noted improvements <br />would be made to ensure the area doesn’t continue to clog.