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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - December 8, 2008 28 Councilmember Holmes asked Councilmember Holden if these areas should not be included. Councilmember Holden stated that she wanted the residents to be aware. She also stated that at this time she was unclear how the assessment roll would be handled. Councilmember Holmes clarified that the area that goes to the Freeway Park and Lindy's Triangle Park were the areas that Councilmember Holden was referencing. Mayor Harpstead stated that this was a good observation to be noted for discussions at another meeting. Councilmember Grant stated that in the presentation it was indicated that the roads had been built in the 1960's. He asked if there had been any interim work done on these roads relative to the road surface. Mr. Winter stated that some maintenance work has been done but he did not have the records in front of him to show when that was done. Councilmember Grant asked for a break down of the 37% indicated for contingency and overhead. Mr. Winter stated that the 37% comes from the assessment policy and that this be included above the construction costs when determining the assessment roll. Councilmember Grant asked what percent was a contingency amount and what percent was overhead. Civil Engineer Giga stated that 10% is engineering, 10% is construction engineering, 4% is a contingency amount and the balance is legal fees, fiscal fees, and administrative fees. She stated that she would get the exact break down for the Council. Councilmember Grant stated that he was supportive of parking in the option being presented. Mayor Harpstead asked if there appeared to be minimal work in the sub layers of the street based on the sub soil samples that were taken. Mr. Winter stated that by today's standards these roads were built below standards.