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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 8, 2018 3 L. Motion to Approve Proposal for Additional Engineering Services – Indian Oaks Area Drainage Review – WSB & Associates (2018 PMP) M. Motion Cancel January 8, 2018 Public Hearing and Call for Public Hearing on February 12, 2018, 2018 – County Road F Improvements N. Motion to Approve Agency Agreement for Federal Participation in Construction with MnDOT O. Motion to Approve Ramsey Conservation District Shared Service Agreement P. Motion to Close Contract Negotiations Relating to Union No. 49 Labor Agreement MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion to Approve Development Proposal – Design and Construction Services – WSB and Associates (Johanna Marsh Park) Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan includes $100,000 for resurfacing the tennis court at Johanna Marsh Park. A geotechnical investigation was completed in August 2016 and it was determined that the court needed to be reconstructed and due to the underlying soils, reconstruction was cost prohibitive. Staff held a neighborhood meeting with the Johanna Marsh residents and presented two playground layouts as well as receiving input on park amenities. The playground concepts were generally well received. On October 23, 2017, the City Council accepted a grant in the amount of $31,786 and authorized the purchase of playground equipment for the park. To date, the equipment has been ordered. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported WSB has previously prepared three concept sketches for the park based on residents’ comments. Preliminary estimates were completed and the concept that is within a $125,000 budget was discussed. It is staff’s recommendation to approve the scope and fee with WSB. A Council work session is currently scheduled in March to discuss the park design. It would be beneficial to have WSB present at the work session to provide information on the concepts that have been considered to date. Councilmember Holden questioned why Ms. Polka could not complete the park design work for the City. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained this project was a bit more complicated due to the wetlands and flood plain boundaries. She indicated she would also need assistance with the overlook area. Councilmember Holden commented the neighbors were very interested in this park having an overlook area. She questioned what the cost for this amenity would be. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka estimated the cost to be $20,000 to $25,000.