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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 5 Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom encouraged any resident interested in having their sewer pipe replaced to contact City staff. He noted this work would be addressed during the second round of public engagement. He reported staff would assist in coordinating this work but noted the work would not be completed by the City. Councilmember Holden requested further information on how the water would drain from Prior Avenue. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom discussed how the water would drain along Prior Avenue and into storm drains. Thomas Whittle, 1867 Glenpaul Avenue, questioned how old Glenpaul Avenue was originally put in place. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated a thin overlay was completed in the late 1990’s on Glenpaul Avenue. City Administrator Perrault reported staff received one comment via the chat function asking if the City had explored sidewalk installation. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained staff did not receive any comments expressing the desire for sidewalks in the Glenpaul or Hazelnut neighborhoods. He reported the residents that live along Lake Valentine Road had expressed the desire to have a sidewalk from Snelling Avenue to the Mounds View High School for students. He indicated the City is pursuing a grant application for a trail extension along Lake Valentine Road. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2020-037 Ordering Improvements and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated following the public hearing under agenda item No. 8A, the next step in the project delivery process is to approve a Resolution ordering the improvements and the preparation of plans and specification for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project. The resolution would order the improvements and plans in accordance with the recommendations provided in Section 7 of the project feasibility report. Upon approval of the resolution, the project design process would proceed with a second virtual public informational meeting conducted during the week of October 19, 2020, final plans available for City Council approval in January 2021 and an assessment hearing scheduled for late March or early April 2021. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to clear up whether or not Prior Avenue was included in the project area. She commented she did not believe Prior Avenue should be included.