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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 19, 2021 10 to allow them to review the existing OHWL accessory structure size standards. The Applicant signed a 6-month Extension Form, requiring the City Council to take action on the variance request by July 12, 2021. At its February 16, 2021 meeting the City Council discussed increasing the permitted size of accessory structures within the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) setback. The City Council directed staff to draft ordinance language to increase the size of accessory structures located within the OHWL. The City Council did not support increase the height of accessory structures located within the OHWL. Staff has since drafted ordinance language and has sent the language to the DNR for review. Staff reviewed the proposed language with the Council and requested feedback on how to proceed with the ordinance. Councilmember Scott stated he was comfortable with the changes. He noted he would be willing to raise the maximum height from eight feet to nine feet. Councilmember McClung commented he could support the language proposed by staff. Councilmember Holmes indicated she supported the language as well. Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant both supported the language as proposed by staff. D. 2021 Public Works In-House Paving Project Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated the Public Works Department is prepared to continue in-house paving work if directed by the Council. In 2019, Public Works paved Oak Avenue and in 2020 they paved Norma Ave, Dawn Circle, Eide Circle, and Indian Oaks Circle. It was noted two Public Works employees recently completed a week-long training course for paving operations and the current staff has sufficient experience operating paving equipment to continue smaller street overlay projects. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reviewed pavement condition ratings of the city street system and identified potential resurfacing projects if the Council wishes to continue providing overlays by the Public Works Department. A map depicting potential project areas was reviewed with the Council along with the current pavement condition rating of each proposed segment. Staff discussed the budget impact of the proposed work, reviewed a proposed timeline, and requested direction from the Council on how to proceed. Councilmember Holden asked if all five streets would be completed at the same time. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reviewed the street that was recommended for mill and overlay, which included Fairview Avenue. Councilmember Holden discussed the cost of the rental equipment, which totaled $28,000. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported this was the estimated cost. Mayor Grant questioned if Fairview Avenue and Pascal could be completed in 2021.