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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-MAY 18, 2009 3 <br /> Civil Engineer Giga stated she was not certain of the structural changes but that <br /> the 2 1/2 foot sidewalk would be removed and replaced with a five foot section of <br /> concrete. <br /> Mayor Harpstead questioned when the federal grants were being approved. <br /> Civil Engineer Giga explained the Met Council website indicated that this would <br /> be a lengthy review process and that the City would not hear until late 2009 or <br /> early 20 10, but it <br /> would be based on the number of applications that needed review. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned the expense of the maintenance on the bridge <br /> if left in its current state. <br /> Civil Engineer Giga stated she would have to further investigate this and report <br /> back with further information. <br /> Mayor Harpstead suggested that the grant be pursued for the stand alone bridge <br /> and submitted by the 15th of June. If not successful, the City could then pursue a <br /> retrofit of the bridge with the sidewalk. <br /> Civil Engineer Giga explained that she would bring the application forward for <br /> the Council's approval. <br /> Councilmember McClung indicated he was in favor of submitting a grant <br /> application but it would be his preference to use the existing bridge for pedestrian <br /> traffic. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated his preference would be to submit the grant <br /> application and proceed from there. He questioned when the bridgewas set for <br /> replacement. <br /> Civil Engineer Giga explained that the County Road E Bridge was a MnDOT <br /> bridge and that she wasn't certain of the replacement schedule. She noted she <br /> would ask the question; see when it was due for replacement and if a walkway <br /> would be added at that time. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she recommended the federal grant be pursued as <br /> well. <br />