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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — DECEMBER 18, 2023 2 Councilmember Holden wondered how much of the engineering costs were associated with the security improvements. Mr. Nesler replied that it was probably half and half. He felt it was the right time to do this project before the coating completely fails, they can catch the spots they found now and get another ten to 15 years out of that paint. Mayor Grant asked if there were some components that staff wasn't recommending. Assistant Public Works Director Miller said there were a few items they would strongly recommend and some that were included in the resiliency study they could do without if we absolutely needed to. The primary items being recommended are perimeter fencing, pivot gate with a card reader, mechanical swing gate and an individual person gate. Secondary were bollards, card reader, an access hatch and alarms for the overhead bay doors. Councilmember Holden asked why they need three gates. Assistant Public Works Director Miller explained that one gate was a badge gate/swing gate so you could access the tower during snow events, the second gate was a pull through gate and the third was to access the area without a vehicle. The sliding gate and pedestrian gate wouldn't have to be badged, they could be chained and locked with a padlock. Mr. Nesler added there are two driveways into the site, that allow for large trucks and equipment to have an in/out. Assistant Public Works Director Miller said when they are clearing snow they can get through the primary gate with a badge, but in order to maneuver to clear the snow they need to pull through the secondary gate. Councilmember Holden asked what was on top of the eight -foot fence so people couldn't climb over it? Mr. Nesler said there isn't any razor wire so it's not going to stop anyone who really wants to climb over but it will be more secure. Councilmember Monson asked if the pivot gate cost was included the card reader. Mr. Nesler explained that you could go up to the pivot gate and push a button to make it work, but if you wanted to add a card reader that was an additional cost. Councilmember Monson stated the recommendation from staff would be $98,000 for security. Assistant Public Works Director Miller agreed and said those costs should be covered under the security grant, assuming they get it. Mr. Nesler added that in past years the grant has been very well used, there may be other communities in Ramsey County that will also apply for it.