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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 1 L 1997 4 1. Minor steel modifications to provide adequate toe clearance where the tower ladder penetrates the condensate ceiling. Repair of a 10 square foot area of peeled paint in the access tube. Removal of mildew stains. Tank lining repairs consisting of spot sandblasting and painting. Replacing the metal vent screen with a fiberglass reinforced nylon screen less susceptible to icing. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mr. Stonehouse stated the approximate cost of this work would be $25,000, and recommended quotes be solicited from several reputable contractors. He further stated two bids would be solicited from each contractor, one for the work to be done in September 1997, and the other for the work to be done in May 1998. Mayor Probst inquired ifthe Public Works Superintendent was comfortable with the specifications as listed. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, stated he is familiar with the contents of the memo, but has not reviewed the specifications in depth. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired why the City would solicit bids for the work to be done in May 1998 if it could be completed in September 1997. Mr. Stonehouse stated since this is the busiest season for contractors, the project would possibly be bid at a lower amount if the City were to wait until May 1998. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the plans and specifications for the South Water Tower, subject to review and approval of the Public Works Superintendent. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). D. Resolution #97-39, Regarding the Preliminary Design Concepts and Timing of the Highway 96 Reconstruction Project Cindy Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director, reviewed the discussion that Staff has been having with Ramsey County regarding the trail planned along Highway 96 between Highway 10 and New Brighton. The City has many safety concerns related to this trail, which the County has not been responsive to. On July 30, Larry Holmberg from Ramsey County Parks and Jim Tolaas from Ramsey County Public Works, attended the Highway 96 Task Force Meeting. At this meeting, Mr. Holmberg and Mr. Tolaas were unwilling to discuss alternative trail route options, stating they felt the trail to be well-designed and safe. They do not believe the City's safety concerns to be valid ones. As a result of this meeting, Council members and the Highway 96 Task Force suggested that a Resolution be drafted for Council, either for discussion purposes or for immediate action. Ms. Walsh prepared the attached Resolution, which outlines the history of the Highway 96 project and the current project status.