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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 15, 2021 5 Further discussion ensued regarding the development potential of the lot. Mayor Grant supported the City moving forward with the $600 appraisal as proposed by staff. The Council was in agreement. D. Arden Manor Park (CDBG) and Floral Park Hardcourt Improvements Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated staff is requesting Council discuss moving forward with improving these Parks with the anticipated timeline of being complete by the end of Fall 2022, which is also the timeline of keeping the Arden Manor Park eligible for the CDBG funds. If Council chooses to move forward with both projects, staff recommends combining these Park improvements into one plan set to promote lower bid prices. Construction items from each Park would be separated within the plans to differentiate the grant participating costs. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported due to the tight timeline and the demands required by both CDBG and RCWD Stormwater Management Grant, staff recommends requesting a proposal directly from HR Green to take the project from start to finish. Tasks to include, but not limited to, public engagement, project management, design coordination, Council presentations, vendor/contractor coordination, construction observation, and all paperwork and requirements from the grants. HR Green staff has already visited the project site and have completed past CDBG projects and the Project Manager serves on RCWD's Citizens Advisory Committee. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained City staff is working with HR Green to complete the project scope which includes design, Public Engagement, Council meetings, Open-House, CDBG administration items, RCWD grant application and administration, design for both parks, bidding assistance, and construction observation. At this time there is not an official proposal with cost, but it is expected to be near $80,000. Staff commented further on the proposed work that would be completed and requested direction from the Council. Councilmember Holden asked if the work needed at Arden Manor could be completed by the corrections crews. City Administrator Perrault reported he would have to look into this further to see if CDBG grant could be used to pay for an ICWC crew. Mayor Grant questioned if the Council supported Floral Park and Arden Manor Park being renovated through the CDBG funding. The Council fully supported this project. Councilmember Holden stated the work at Floral Park would involve some tree removal. Councilmember Holmes suggested a neighborhood meeting be held for the residents living around Floral Park in order to make them aware of the tree loss that would occur.