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Bolton & Menk will conduct a second public informational meeting prior to the start of construction and prior to the assessment hearing. This meeting will focus on what to expect during the construction process, schedule, access, and impacts. The open house will discuss the construction staging plan and estimated duration, access considerations during the utility construction, and what residents may see during construction to plant the seeds of what they can anticipate in advance. The meeting will also include final assessment information to answer any related questions prior to the assessment hearing. Bolton & Menk will develop and bring all applicable meeting materials, including invitations/notices, boards, handouts, and sign- in sheets. TASK 6: FEASIBILITY STUDY Work under this task includes identifying proposed improvements, identifying issues or risks to the project’s success requiring greater exploration during final design, and communication of these elements to project stakeholders. We will perform high-level preliminary design (to approximately 15 percent design level) to prepare a schematic of the proposed project improvements as directed by the city. Further evaluation of the stormwater BMP retention pond may be required, including model development, execution, and validation. This schematic design will include both proposed roadway and utility improvements and will be used to determine if the project is necessary, feasible, and cost- effective. As part of the feasibility task, we will review existing pumping operations as recommended by the Karth Lake Improvement District Board for direction on implementation of updates into the project. A site visit with city personnel will be conducted to assist with this evaluation, determine the existing pump setup, and identify options for rehabilitation or replacement. A meeting will be held with the city, RCWD, KLID, and MnDNR, if needed, to discuss the existing and proposed pumping scenario and project goals and to outline permitting requirements. Up to three alternatives will be developed for modifications to the pumping configurations. Our team will also provide risk assessments and recommendations regarding the existing storm aprons that are perpetually underwater. Our water resources team lead will perform a field visit of each storm apron location, analyze each location, and provide risks and recommendations for inclusion in the feasibility report. Implementation of any potential recommendations resulting from the risk assessment are not included in this proposal, but a revised scope and fee can be provided if the city decides to implement such improvements. We will deliver a feasibility report that discusses each individual project segment, the research and analysis that was performed, the alternatives considered, and the cost estimate for the recommended improvements. It is our understanding that the project is proposed to be funded entirely with local funds and potential grant funds, if obtained, and no state or federal contract requirements will be necessary. Additionally, a preliminary assessment roll will be prepared for the preliminary schematic in compliance with the requirements of the city’s Special Assessment Policy and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. The city’s policy states that the city will assess 50 percent of the costs associated with bituminous overlay for a typical residential zoned street section on a unit basis and 70 percent for commercial/industrial zoned properties. The city requested approaching assessments for this project by completing property appraisals during the feasibility study to support the measured benefit to the assessable properties. We have solicited a proposal from a property appraiser on behalf of the city for property appraisal services on this project. It is assumed that the benefit appraisal services will be provided by the property appraiser for the project under a separate contract directly with the City of Arden Hills. The project appraisals will be evaluated based on the improvement type (rehabilitation method) and property type (residential or industrial) receiving the benefit to develop an assessment rate or a range of assessment rates for each situation. It is anticipated that the median value would be used for comparison purposes if a range is provided. 11 2026 PMP STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS | CITY OF ARDEN HILLSWorK Plan and Project aPProach EXHIBIT A