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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 10, 2000 DRAF~ With regard to funding by Rice Creek Watershed District, Mr. Brown stated that the District had a cost share program and was expected to help fund up to $50,000 per pond, subject to final approval by the District. Mr. Brown presented the average total cost per foot for reconstruction of a street as follows: . Removal and grading: . Sand sub base and drainage tile: . Rock and asphalt: . Curb and gutter: . Storm sewer: . Restoration and sodding: Total: $16.00 per foot $30.00 per foot $100.00 per foot $16.00 per foot $35.00 per foot $20.00 per foot $217 . 00 per foot The driveway apron was estimated to cost approximately $750 to $1,000 per house. Mr. Brown reviewed the schedule ofthe 2000 Street Improvement Project. He stated that an informational meeting had been held on November 29, 1999 and the public hearing was being held this evening. Ifthe City chooses to move forward with the project, the design period will run from January to April of2000. The assessment hearing would be held at the end of the design process in April or May of 2000. Bids would be opened in June or July of2000 and construction would begin in September or October of2000. Cmmcilmember Larson stated that he had a number questions to ask. However, he did not want to delay to public comments and suggested that the Council comments be made after the public hearing. Mr. Tom Lynch, 3220 North Hamline Avenue, stated that he had been asked by the neighborhood committee to read a statement to the City Council. Mayor Probst staled that a number of residents had signed up to speak this evening and suggested that these people be allowed to speak first. An audience member stated that a list of speakers with specific presentations had been provided to the City staff. He asked that this list be followed first to allow the information to be presented in an organized manner. Mr. Tom Lynch read a letter to the Council that was entered into the record. Mr. Tom Lynch stated that the residents had specific issues they would like to address, beginning with Ally Biggs. Mayor Probst asked how many people were planning to present statements to the City Council. Ms. Swanson stated that the City staff had the list ofresidents prepared to make presentations. Mayor Probst asked that, if there were any residents wishing to address the Council who will have to leave the meeting early, they be allowed to speak first. Mr. Brian Tumquist, 1302 Cannon Avenue, spoke against the project related to standard street width requirements.