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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — AUGUST 28, 2023 <br />0 <br />9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br />A. Motion To Approve Professional Services Agreement With TKDA — South <br />Tower Improvements Project And Increase 2024 CIP <br />Councilmember Monson explained she was inclined to hold the budget at $250,000 and once the <br />pricing of the security items comes back, she could support the Council considering an <br />adjustment. <br />Mayor Grant thanked Councilmember Monson for her comments. He agreed adjustments could <br />be made in the future once pricing was secured. <br />Councilmember Rousseau asked how urgent this item was. <br />Public Works Director Swearingen stated this was not a large project but there were several <br />complicated pieces. He indicated the final design deadline for this project was February of 2024, <br />in order to apply for grant funding. <br />MO ION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br />motion to Approve a Professional Services Agreement With TKDA — South <br />Tower Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $67,183. <br />Councilmember Monson supported the CIP increase portion of this motion being removed from <br />consideration. <br />The motion carried (5-0). <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the Council would have a chance to review the final numbers <br />on the securities from the TKDA. <br />Public Works Director Swearingen explained within the contract they will be providing <br />estimates throughout the design of the project. He stated these numbers would come in at 50%, <br />90% and at final design. <br />Councilmember Rousseau questioned if all of this information would be provided to the City in <br />time to meet the February deadline. <br />Public Works Director Swearingen reported this was the case. <br />10. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />A. Planning Case 2023-013 — Zoning Code Amendment — Chapter 13, Section <br />1325.05 Design Standards, Subd. 4.1) — Fencing <br />Community Development Director Jagoe stated at their February 21 st work session, the City <br />Council had a preliminary discussion on if, or how, City ordinances may be restrictive to residents <br />wanting to remodel or add -on to their home. City staff was directed to survey neighboring cities to <br />