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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 23, 2023 5 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried fLL 9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-051 Designating Certain City-Owned Property As "Triangle Park" Councilmember Holden stated this was a major gateway property for the City that was heavily used. She expressed concern that the proposed park name was not fitting. She suggested action on this item be tabled and that this item be brought back to the PTRC. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to table action on this item directing staff to bring this item back to the PTRC for further consideration. The motion carried (S-0). B. Motion To Approve Olson Engineering Proposal For Geophysical Subsurface Investigation At 3245 New Brighton Road—Hazelnut Parking Lot Project Councilmember Monson requested further information from staff on this item. She asked if the City would be paving the church parking lot. City Administrator Perrault stated the City of Arden Hills utilizes the parking lot at 3245 New Brighton Road via Joint Use Agreement with the Church dated August 8, 2011. The current condition of the parking lot is beyond its useful life and is in need of pavement rehabilitation. The City has had ongoing conversations with the Church representatives over the past several years in attempt to plan for the project. When planning for pavement projects it is necessary to order geotechnical services to assist in estimated construction costs. The City had ordered soil borings in 2019 at two locations at the parking lot to examine the existing pavement section and determine the recommended pavement section to be constructed. Recently, City staff had learned of the possibility of"ground rubber tire fill" layer used during the last reconstruction of the parking lot. This layer was not identified through the soil borings. The City and the Church decided it was important to investigate the possible tire layer further before moving forward with the project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported City staff has reached out to Olson Engineering, a firm that has specialized equipment that identifies subsurface material properties via ground penetrating radar. The geophysical subsurface investigation will provide valuable information necessary in determining the actual work required to construct a long-term reliable pavement surface. Olson Engineering has provided a proposal in Attachment A. Staff has visited with the consultant on site and reviewed the proposal. City staff recommends Council approve the quote to investigate the subsurface for the rubber tire layer.