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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JULY 8, 2024 4 Councilmember Fabel questioned if the grant funding would take this expense into consideration. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reviewed Attachment A with the Council noting the five year recommended actions for the remediated acreage were above and beyond the efforts followed by staff today. Councilmember Fabel inquired if this work could be done by summer staff. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported this could potentially be done by summer staff, but noted these resources were very limited. However, he noted there would have to be City staff oversight, coordination and management in order to maintain proper control. Councilmember Rousseau asked if the City could move forward with this project in the spring of 2027, or would it have to begin in 2025. Ms. Tucker explained this would depend upon the grant funding the City would receive or pursue. Mr. Rexine commented on the funding that was received for Floral Park and stated the funding for Hazelnut Park was still in the works. Councilmember Holden questioned if the work that has already been done at Hazelnut Park would count towards the hours. Ms. Tucker reported this would count because it was within the same time period. Councilmember Holden asked who would be in charge of this project if the City were to receive funding for this project. Ms. Tucker indicated Todd would be the grant manager, but the work coordination would be done by her and David would remain the staff contact, while coordinating with the PTRC. She explained any decisions would be run by her through the City before work was completed. Councilmember Holden inquired if this was something staff could handle procedurally. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated was the case, noting this would be a similar relationship he had with other contractors. Ms. Tucker commented on how the PTRC would be involved in this project. Jill Anderson, PTRC Member, stated she would be happy to provide information to the Council or reports could be made to the City Council by Council Liaison Rousseau. Further discussion ensued regarding the bidding and contract approval process. Councilmember Fabel questioned what the urgency was to enter into a contract with the City.