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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 20, 2023 8 make it playable for another year. That doesn’t save a huge amount of money but it is the general consensus. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said they would negotiate with the contractor and bring the item back to Council for approval at the next meeting with an explanation of where they are at with the contract costs. Councilmember Fabel left the meeting at 6:27 p.m. B. 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Bolton & Menk Principal Engineer Waltman discussed the scope of work that included pavement resurfacing, water quality infrastructure improvements, storm sewer repairs and replacement of some undersized watermain. He showed maps of the north and south sections of the project area and described the work to be done in each area, including a number of pond cleanouts and installation of sump structures. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained they are starting to clean out ponds along with the PMPs. Ponds are designed to be addressed every 20-25 years, and dredging is expensive so that’s why they are adding the SAFL baffles to mitigate future needs for pond dredging. There are currently about a dozen installed around the lakes. Bolton & Menk Principal Engineer Waltman further discussed the James Avenue portion of the project that included a full reclamation and watermain replacement. They will also be installing five parallel parking stalls along Royal Lane at Floral Park, and making some trail and retaining wall improvements. Bolton & Menk Principal Engineer Waltman stated roughly 160 properties in the project area received a resident questionnaire. Sixty-six responses were received. Residents noted the trail system needed resurfacing, there were concerns over impacts to irrigation systems and dog fences, project assessments, minimizing impacts and crime during construction, driveway slopes and drainage issues. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained some of the work being done with drainage on certain sections of Dawn Avenue. Bolton & Menk Principal Engineer Waltman reviewed the summary of preliminary estimated costs with a total of $3,030,000, and how they determine their estimates. Discussion ensued regarding special assessments. Bolton & Menk Principal Engineer Waltman explained the process required for the assessment process including a feasibility report, engineered plans, two public hearing and competitive bids. There will be mailed notice of public hearings, resident open houses and notice of the public assessment hearing. He reviewed the project schedule and next steps.