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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 20, 2020 5 C. Hazelnut Park Neighborhood (2021 PMP) Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies proposed street and utility improvements within the 2021 Pavement Management Program (PMP) area, consisting of Glenpaul, Edgewater, Jerrold and Prior Avenues. The project area includes approximately 140 single family homes and is generally referred to as the Hazelnut Park Neighborhood. Street improvements to Lake Valentine Road are also identified in the CIP as part of this project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained residential development within the Hazelnut Park Neighborhood area began near County Road D and New Brighton Road, with initial homes constructed in the early 1940s. Development continued north and east with new subdivision plats approved in 1949 and 1951. The western 480 feet of Jerrold Avenue and western 600 feet of Edgewater Avenue were developed in the mid-1970s and early 1980s. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported staff is preparing a resolution ordering a feasibility study for the 2021 PMP for consideration by the City Council at the April 27, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a general description of the preliminary scope, budget and schedule for the project and seek any direction the Council may wish to provide as staff prepares the feasibility report and recommended special assessment roll. Staff commented further on the proposed street replacements and requested comments or questions from the Council. Councilmember Holden stated the assessment costs for the Glenpaul neighborhood was concerning to her. She questioned what kind of stormwater replacements were required. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the stormwater requirements would be taken into consideration during the design phase of the project. He understood this was a sandy area so there would be less water runoff. Councilmember Holden anticipated that the majority of this neighborhood would not want curb and gutter. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated if this was a desire of the Council, staff could put this into the feasibility report. He indicated this decision would be up to the City Council. He noted that the work the City was proposing to complete along Lake Valentine Road would connect with the work being done by the Mounds View School District. Councilmember Scott commented he had a problem with telling residents they had to drive on gravel roads when they were paying for pavement. He recommended all water and sewer lines be investigated when the roads are being replaced. He stated he could support spot replacement of curbs. Councilmember McClung thanked staff for the thorough staff report. He stated he generally supported the project and recommended the drainage issues in the Glenpaul neighborhood be considered without all the bells and whistles.