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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 10, 2006 3 . MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to award the 2006 tree and stump removal contract for accessible tree removal and tree trimming to 4 Seasons Tree Care Inc. for the April 1 , 2006 to December 31, 2006 time period and award the 2006 tree and stump removal contract for non-accessible tree removal, excess stump removal, woodpile removal, and brush removal to Fritz Tree Service for the April 1,2006 to December 31, 2006 time period The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Resolution 06-29: Approvine Plans and Specifications for the 2006 Rideewood Neiehborhood PMP Improvement Proiect C. Resolution 06-29: Authorizine the Advertisement of Bids for the 2006 Rideewood Neiehborhood PMP Improvement Proiect . Ms. Giga stated URS is nearing completion of the plans and specifications for the 2006 PMP Ridgewood Neighborhood. The project consists of reconstructing the streets in the neighborhood and constructing concrete curb and gutter, retaining walls, a storm sewer system, including three sedimentation ponds and thirteen to sixteen rain gardens. The project also includes the replacement of the watermain and water services along Arden Place, hydrants and gate valves throughout the neighborhood, and sanitary sewer forcemain along Lake Johanna Boulevard, Ridgewood Road, and Arden Place. The watermain and sanitary forcemain pipes are proposed to be installed using trenchless technologies. She noted the total estimated project cost for the improvement is $1,918,168.42 including engineering costs. Any expenses required for drainage easement acquisition are not included in this amount. The City's portion of the project costs are currently budgeted from the General Capital Fund and Utility Enterprise Fund (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain funds). She stated staff is in the process of working with the City Attorney and affected properties to obtain the drainage and utility easements needed for this project. The plans reflect proposed improvements based on the acquisition of the easements. If agreements cannot be reached with affected property owners on the easement acquisition, plans will be modified accordingly to account for a design change. She indicated in order to capture a market for competitive bid prices and keep the project on a timely schedule; these plans should be advertised in April. Bids would be opened in early May and, if accepted by COUl1Cil, awarded in late Mayor early June. Construction would then likely begin sometime in June. If a delay would occur in approving plans and authorizing advertisement for bids, this would delay the entire schedule, which could potentially delay the proj ect to the next construction season. . She recommended Council adopt the Resolution.