10-29-07-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2007 12 C. Motion to Authorize Staff to Contract with Barr Enl!ineerinl! Company for the Reyiew of the Enyironmental Characterization of the TCAAP Property City Engineer Giga sunnnarized that the City Council approved an engineering consultant pool on August 27, 2007 for use on more specialized projects or projects that the City of Roseville's Engineering Department might not have the capacity to assist with. She stated that, based on the review of submittals, staff recommends contracting with Barr Engineering for the review of the environmental characterization of the TCAAP property. She commented that Barr was not the lowest bidder; however, they haye the most TCAAP related experience and provided the most comprehensive proposal. Councilmember Holden questioned whether this was reimbursable by the deyeloper. City Administrator Wolfe replied it would be. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Authorize Staff to Contract with Barr Engineering Company for the Review of the Environmental Characterization of the TCAAP Property in an amount not to exceed $37,500. The motion carried unanimously (5- 0). 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Motion to Approye/Deny/Table a Request to Transfer Property ID #28-30- 23-33-0030 to the City of New Bril!hton City Planner Lehnhoff explained that the property owner requested that a property in the City of Arden Hills, be transferred to the City of New Brighton. He stated the 8,712 square foot triangular-shaped property fronts on New Brighton Road south of the railroad tracks. He pointed out the property owner also owns the adj acent property to the south, which is in the City of New Brighton. He explained the transfer process and the timeline. City Planner Lehnhoff stated staff did not have a recommendation on this request. Mayor Harpstead commented he was disappointed that the City of New Brighton was not willing to proceed further with the application prior to action being taken by Arden Hills. MOTION: Councihnember McClung moved and Councihnember Grant seconded a Motion to Deny a Request to Transfer Property ill #28-30-23-33-0030 to the City of New Brighton. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).