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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 10 <br /> <br /> <br />10. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Resolution 2021-025 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and <br />Specifications – Snelling Avenue N and County Road E Street and Utility <br />Improvement Project <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated following the public hearing under agenda <br />item No. 9A, the next step in the project delivery process is to approve a Resolution ordering the <br />improvements and the preparation of plans and specification for the Snelling Avenue North and <br />County Road E Improvements Project. The Resolution would order the improvements and plans <br />in accordance with the recommendations provided in the project feasibility report. The Council <br />must formally decide on the Alternative within Area 1 to move forward with design, in which, <br />this decision will be inserted into the Resolution. Upon approval of the resolution, a Request for <br />Proposals (RFP) for producing project design plans and specifications will go out to respected <br />consulting firms whom have recently completed successful projects with the City of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if staff looked at other options for Area 1. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained two options were included within the <br />feasibility report and noted both met MSA standards. He commented further on the improvements <br />that would have to be completed in order to comply with MSA requirements. He was of the <br />opinion that other options were considered within the feasibility study, but noted the two most <br />feasible options were presented to the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden discussed the option provided by Mr. Larson and asked if the City <br />could request a variance to the MSA standards. She indicated she would be willing to postpone <br />action on this item if this were the case. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director Swearingen indicated MSA does allow variances. He reported <br />he was not experienced enough to understand what type of variances they do and do not allow. He <br />stated he would have to communicate with State Aid representatives for clarification on this <br />matter. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant noted Mr. Larson’s commented were provided to the Council in Appendix J. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated without knowing what MSA would waive, she questioned if the <br />City could narrow the roadway with a curb and trail. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated he does not have any reason to believe that <br />the feasibility report that was presented wouldn’t have taken that into consideration, if it were <br />allowed. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed Design Alternative 2 for Area 1. He questioned further information <br />regarding the lane and shoulder widths for this alternative. He asked if MSA would allow for 11 <br />foot wide roadways. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director Swearingen read through the recommendations within the <br />feasibility study and stated 11 feet would be allowed for the traveling lanes on MSA roadways.