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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 12, 2023 9 Councilmember Holden stated this meant if the project were rebid, it would be done exactly the same way with the exact same language. Mr. Harrington commented that yes, the only changes he may make to the bid would have to do with inflation and mobilization in order to provide the City with a better cost estimate for the project. Councilmember Monson explained the engineer's estimate came from HR Green and it was woefully underbid. She assumed if the project were rebid, the costs would remain similar. She suggested the City look to see if the hard courts could be completed separately, or that the line items be for the project be further separated in order to find cost savings for the City. She recommended this project be further discussed by the Council at a future worksession meeting. Mr. Harrington indicated he could discuss the project expenditures further with the Council at a future worksession meeting in order to meet the budget. Councilmember Rousseau commented if this project were rebid, how would this affect the project timeline. Mr. Harrington anticipated the project could still be completed by this fall. Councilmember Rousseau asked when the grant for Arden Manor had to be used. Assistant Public Works Director Miller indicated the grant funds had to be used in 2023. Councilmember Fabel stated he was troubled by the poor estimates the City received from HR Green, especially given the amount of dollars that were being spent on engineering fees for this project with HR Green. Mayor Grant explained the Council would not be able to effectively address this issue at this meeting. He recommended the topic be further addressed at a future worksession. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to table action on this item to the Tuesday, June 20, 2023 worksession. The motion carried (5- 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Monson requested the agenda be changed to always have Staff Comments prior to Public Comments going forward. Mayor Grant noted this request could be addressed when the Council meets with the League of Minnesota Cities.