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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRlL 26, 2004 4 this community, She indicated the project would not improve her property because of the location of her property, Cindy Michalak, 1203 Edgewater Avenne, expressed concern about parking and the blocking of the access, She asked if "No Parking" signs could be put up. She asked if the pond being created would affect the other side of the wetland. Mr. Brown stated the existing area would function the same way as it did today. Ms. Michalak asked if there was a process in place in case residents had issues with the construction. Mr. Moore stated there would be a neighborhood newsletter, which listed contact names and phone numbers of the contractors, as well as City staff that could be accessed 24 hours a day. Mr. Monson asked that future assessment formulas be addressed when it came to properties that fronted two streets with the frontages being equal they were only being assessed for one side of frontage. Steve Petry, 1146 Edgewater, stated he was on a comer lot and he believed he was being assessed unfairly. He noted he was not in favor of this improvement. Douglas Anderson, 3195 Shoreline Lane, stated he was not opposed to the assessment. He asked about the size of the cul-de-sac and if they could have surmountable curbs, Mr. Brown replied 50 feet was the right-of-way and the typical design was larger, but they were going to try and get the cul-de-sac within the right-of-way and they did not intend to acquire additional property, He stated the curb would be a barrier curb, which made plowing easier. Mayor Aplikowski closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m, Mayor Aplikowski stated staff would provide written documentation and information on the various objections to be presented at the May 10, 2004 Council Meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Award Street Sil!n Contract Mr. Moore stated bids were received and opened for the street sign replacement program project. He noted bids were received from seven contracts with the lowest bid from Northern Traffic Supply, Inc. in the amount of$51,620. He indicated the engineer's estimate was $58,000. He stated the engineer has had direct experience working with Northern Traffic Supply, Inc. as the sign installation subcontractor on many roadway projects, He indicated based on review of the bids, subsequent discussion and previous experience with the contractor, he felt that the bid was reasonable and that Northern Traffic Supply, Inc. can successfully complete this project and recommended this be approved,