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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 14, 2018 9 <br /> <br />Larry Stcynske, 1366 West Floral Drive, explained he spent a great deal of money installing a <br />sprinkler system and re-sodding his entire yard. He asked if the contractor would work with him <br />to replace his irrigation system. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated the contractor would work with Mr. <br />Stcynske on this matter. <br /> <br />Jim Snapko, 1367 Indian Oaks Trail, reported he has landscaping and rocks within eight feet of <br />the road. He requested the City work with him to keep as much of this area undisturbed as <br />possible. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka commented the City would work with him. She <br />explained that any trees slated for removal would be marked by the contractor. <br /> <br />Mr. Atwood, 4137 James, asked how the City came up with the 5% interest rate. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka indicated the City’s assessment calls for an interest <br />rate that is 2% over the bonding rate, which is 3%. <br /> <br />Mr. Atwood questioned if residents would be charged extra for the sod and repair work. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported this expense was already included in the <br />contract and assessment amounts. <br /> <br />Ms. Anderson requested all subsoil be compacted to assist settling the dirt. <br /> <br />Steven Anderson, 1361 West Floral Drive, requested staff provide him with further information <br />on the City’s deferral program. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested the City’s deferral program information be sent to all residents living in <br />the project area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked how this area would handle a large rain event if it were to occur <br />while the project area was dug up. <br /> <br />Andy Brotzler, WSB & Associates, explained the contractor would be responsible for <br />maintaining adequate drainage during the entirety of the project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes reported this neighborhood was much smaller than the Venus project <br />and anticipated the 2018 project would be completed quicker than the 2017 project. <br /> <br />Mr. Atwood asked if the contractor would receive a penalty if the project was not completed on <br />time. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated this was the case. <br /> <br />The Council was asked if the City has worked with Northwest Asphalt in the past.