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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 22, 2019 17 provide a child amenity within the park. The amendment carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Holden asked if the stormwater ponding area would resemble a rain garden. Mr. Radach explained the plan calls for a wet meadow planting mix to be planted in this area and noted the area would be maintained as a rain garden. The amended motion carried (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2019-024 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for the property at 1718, 1720, 1722 Parkshore Drive and 4177 Old Highway 10. The motion carried (5-0). B. Resolution 2019-025 Awarding a Contract for Tennis Court Improvements for Cummings, Hazelnut and Royal Hills Parks Projects to Bituminous Roadways for the Base Bid and Declining the Bid Alternate for Hazelnut Park Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated on July 16 the City received four (4) construction bids for improvements to the tennis and basketballs parks within Cummings, Hazelnut and Royal Hills Park. He reviewed the bid results with the Council and recommended the Council award the bid to Bituminous Roadways for the base bid while declining the bid alternate for Hazelnut Park. Staff reviewed photos of the existing surfaces and it was noted the project would cost the City $349,102 to improve the tennis and basketball courts. The project would be funded from the PIR Fund. Councilmember Holden asked if the City had worked with Bituminous Roadways in the past. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained this company has been around for many years and noted he has completed projects with this reputable company in the past. He commented further on the importance of having good material and grades when completing tennis courts. He indicated the City had good designs for the project and would make sure the contractor was complying with the design specifications. Steven Foss, WSB, introduced himself to the Council and stated he was present to take comments or questions. He explained he had worked successfully with Bituminous Roadways on several projects in recent years. Councilmember Holmes asked if the bids came back higher than expected because the project was bid mid-summer. Mr. Foss reported this was the case. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the Council should reject the bids and hold off on the project until 2020.