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I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 30, 1995 3, High School to old Highway 10. Mr. Stonehouse presented two plans one with the trail and one without the trail. Mr. Stonehouse noted the design of the reconstruction allows for a trail, whether built now or in the future, should the neighborhood change their minds. Mr. Stonehouse stated bids were received on March 30, 1995 and Midwest Asphalt, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder at $798,808.45. Councilmember Malone asked if the bid includes replacing the water main. Mr. Stonehouse indicated that would be correct, the replacement of the water main would provide for the availability of Minnesota State Aid funds. Mr. Stonehouse noted last winter there were several breaks in the line and replacement is necessary. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the bid includes the trail. Mr. Stonehouse indicated that was correct. Councilmember Hicks indicated if the trail was not constructed there would be a small savings. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the road was moved to the north, to save trees. Mr. Stonehouse indicated that was correct Councilmember Hicks asked how the traffic flow will be routed at the high school driveway. Councilmember Hicks asked if the trail could be added in the future. Mr. Stonehouse indicated that was correct and there would be minimal damage to trees in the area Councilmember Hicks inquired as to the traffic pattern at the eastern side of the high school. Mr. Stonehouse indicated there would be an exit only. out of the driveway and the traffic would turn right or east. Councilmember Hicks inquired as to how the traffic flow would be routed and if there would be signage. Mr. Stonehouse indicated there would be stripping and could be additional signage as well. Councilmember Aplikowski requested to review the plans. Mr. Stonehouse pointed out the two plans on the overhead transparencies. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the high school's request for moving the trail onto their property had been accomplished. Mr. Stonehouse indicated this had been done and the school will be responsible for the maintenance of the trail. Councilmember Malone inquired as to the cost of the trail. Mr. Stonehouse indicated approximately $20,000. Councilmember Malone asked for the cost of the trail, should the trail be done in the future. Mr. Stonehouse indicated the cost would be approximately $25,000.