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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 21, 2022 9 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained 20 hours per week was two 10- hour work days for the ICWC crews. Councilmember Holden questioned if the ICWC crew would be able to reroof structures in the City's parks. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen indicated this would take more than a day to complete which would require coordination of crews over multiple days and weeks, along with the storage of the reroofing materials. He stated one day projects were better for this type of crew. Further discussion ensued regarding the difference between the full time and overtime crews. Mayor Grant requested staff report back to the Council with information on what it would cost to fund a four -day ICWC crew in 2023. The Council supported staff moving forward with the plan as proposed by staff. F. 2022 Street Maintenance Plan — Coon Rapids JPA Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated the original proposed plan went over budget and does not include the large area patching work that will need to be completed by our Public Works staff in these same areas, estimated at about $20,000. A revised plan was provided for discussion. Councilmember Holden supported the City finding the money to complete the work in 2022 because the maintenance would always be required and the expense would just continue to rise. Councilmember Scott agreed stating the longer these projects were delayed the more expense the projects would become. Councilmember Holmes asked if the overage could be covered by the balance transfer from 2021. Finance Director Bauman reported this would be possible. Councilmember Holmes supported the City moving forward with the additional work because there was money to cover the expense. City Administrator Perrault noted the Council would be approving this item at a Special City Council meeting following this work session meeting. G. Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Discussion Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated at the February work session Council directed staff to retrieve the quotes from the treatment work performed in 2021, and the previous contract that included a resident discount. Staff is asking for final comments on the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan, and if the Council is interested in partnering with Rainbow Tree Care to provide a discounted service for residents. Once staff has direction from Council on the plan, it will be brought forward at a regular meeting to formally adopt.