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. , . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 30, 1989 . Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS None. APPRV. PLANS & SPECS; HAZELNUT BIKE PATH Council was presented with the plans and specifications for the Hazelnut Bike Path from Engineer Peters. Peters explained the project and methods utilized for prohibiting vehicular traffic on the bike path. He estimated the cost of the project to be $20,825.00. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Council approve the Plans and Specifications for the Hazelnut Bike Path as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) RES. #89-32; AWARD BID; HAZELNUT BIKE PATH Council was referred to a report from Engineer Peters dated 5-30-89, relative to bids for the Hazelnut Bike Path. Peters stated five bids were received and Ace Blacktop was the low bidder at $19,506.00; he had estimated the cost at $20,825.00. The Engineer stated he had contacted the references submitted by Ace Blacktop and believes the company has the experience and financial ability to complete the project. He noted the completion date is expected to be completed by July 31, 1989; Peters recommended the project be awarded to Ace Blacktop, Inc. of Inver Grove Heights in the amount of $19,506.00. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Council approve Resolution No. 89-32, Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Paving Hazelnut Park Bike Path in the amount of $19,506.00. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) PUBLIC HEARING OAK AVE. STORM SWR. Mayor Sather opened the Public Hearing for the Oak Avenue Storm Sewer Utility project at 7:40 p.m. and requested verify the publication and mailing dates of the Notice of the Clerk Administrator Hearing. Berger stated the Notice of Hearing was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on May 17 and 27 and mailed to the affected property owners on May 11, 1989. Mayor Sather stated the purpose of this evening is to hear comments from the public relating to the improvement and how the improvement is to be funded. He advised this is not an assessment hearing; the option remains open for the City to assess the costs of the improvement and a formal assessment hearing would be required at that time. Engineer Peters described the project and reviewed the estimated costs for the improvement. He noted the homeowner at 1680 Oak Avenue would not incur costs for the improvement and has agreed to pay all costs for his driveway repair, thereby eliminating that amount from the i~provement costs. Peters explained that Council had authorized preparation of plans and specifications, approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids. Bids were received and the low bidder was Ro-So Contracting at $11,715.00. He stated if the City decides to assessment the property owners for the improvement, all costs associated with the project would be included; engineering, legal and administrative costs, as well as project costs.