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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 5-29-90 Page 4 TRAIL (Cont'd) There was discussion relative to the bid award and possible consequences if the improvement is postponed. Engineer Maurer explained Council has the option to advise the contractor when to begin the improvement. There was discussion regarding an alternative route for the trail along New Brighton Road. Council noted New Brighton Road is a County Road and the City would have to obtain permission to reroute the path from the County. Gelao advised he has spoken to planning personnel at the County and was advised the County usually cooperates with cities regarding trail improvements. Councilmember Hansen did not favor rerouting the bike path along New Brighton Road; stated it is an extremely dangerous roadway. She advised that past community surveys indicate residents place trails as a high priority and have indicated paved surfaces are preferable. Hansen also advised the County has not been cooperative in the past regarding City requests to reduce the speed limit on New Brighton Road. She expressed concern that citizens were not notified earlier of the proposed irprovement and favored the citizens working with staff to resolve their concerns. Hansen stated the City should mark the trail near dangerous intersections, such as the railroad bridge across New Brighton Road. Council concurred with the recommendation of Mayor Sather regarding the citizens and staff meeting to discuss this matter and return June 25 with recommendations. • AWARD BID; 1990 Council was referred to a letter from Engineer Maurer OVERLAY & SEAL dated 5-17-90, relative to the bid award for the 1990 COATING IMPRVMT- overlay and seal coating improvement. Engineer Maurer reviewed the bids received and recommended the bid be awarded to Bituminous Consulting and Contracting, Inc. , as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $74,822.55. Councilmember Malone questioned if the additional funds budgeted in 1990 will be utilized to complete other improvement projects outlined in the Pavement Management Plan. Maurer advised language was placed in the specifications for additional work and those may be added with change orders. He advised he is reviewing areas of the City with the Public Works Supervisor to determine where the additional monies would be utilized. Malone moved, seconded by Groove, to award the bid for the 1990 Overlay and Seal Coating Project to Bituminous Consulting and Contracting, Inc. , in the amount of $74,822.55. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) APPOINTMENTS; Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk CITIZEN SURVEY Administrator dated 5-25-90, listing recommendations for VOLUNTEERS appointments to work with Decision Resources on the Citizen Survey. • Councilmember Hansen advised another member of the Public Safety/Works Committee had expressed interest in appointment, however, at this time she did not recall the person. She questioned if she make further recommendations at a later date.