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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 20, 2020 7 Finance Director Bauman indicated she did not have the CIP in front of her and stated she would need to report back to the Council on this matter. Mayor Grant asked if the Council wanted to move forward with the feasibility study. The Council supported staff moving forward with the feasibility study. D. City Hall Parking Lot Update Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program identifies proposed reconstruction of the parking lot at City Hall in 2020. The project consultant has prepared a preliminary plan for the proposed parking lot improvements. The plan includes replacement of damaged sidewalk and concrete curb, replacement of sidewalk where vertical movement has created a trip hazard, site improvements for compliance with ADA requirements, replacement of existing light poles and fixtures, reconstruction of bituminous pavement, and drainage improvements. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported in an effort to contain project costs, the proposed improvements do not include modification of the existing parking lot configuration. The estimate assumes milling and removing the top four inches of the existing pavement, then reclaiming the remaining pavement to blend the bituminous material with the underlying aggregate base and stabilize the subgrade support for the new pavement. In addition, the entrance road would be crowned to shed water to the curb lines and conveyed runoff to the surface discharge points by new valley gutter. This design avoids the additional cost of installing storm sewer to address current drainage problems. The proposed costs were reviewed with the Council and staff requested direction on how to proceed. Councilmember Scott commented he supported this project being deferred. Councilmember McClung did not support the project being deferred, but was concerned about the cost of the project. He stated he needed to think about this project further before making a recommendation. Councilmember Holmes reported at this time she would like the Council to review the CIP in further detail prior to making a determination on the City Hall parking lot. She requested further information regarding the lighting options for the parking lot. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom discussed the lighting options available to the Council. Councilmember Holmes stated she could support the project moving forward but wanted the Council to take a closer look at the costs and options available. Councilmember Holden explained she wanted to see this project completed for safety purposes. She asked for further information regarding the drainage concerns.