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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—May 11, 2009 12 <br /> The construction cost for improvements to both sides of the bridge is estimated at <br /> $368,800, double the construction cost improvements to one side of the bridge. <br /> Preliminary discussions with the railroad indicated they have no preference on <br /> which side the improvements take place. If the third option is chosen, a motion to <br /> approve a second addendum to the original contract with Bolton & Menk is needed <br /> to expand the scope of the current plans and specifications. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated that all the options being presented provided for <br /> some type of pathway. She asked if there was an option for just an underpass so <br /> there is some safety. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that Option 1 would be status quo <br /> and there would be no changes. <br /> Mayor Harpstead asked if Option 1 included the underpass under the railroad. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson confirmed that this was correct. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that the PTRC was looking for consideration from <br /> the Council of designing an underpass on the east side of the bridge as well as the <br /> west side. <br /> Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that the PTRC was looking for <br /> comments and direction and which option to continue with, and if option 3 is what <br /> the Council would like to continue with then a motion would be needed to revise the Bolton & Menk agreement. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated that currently there was no indication on what <br /> would be happening on the County Road E Bridge and what the expenditures were <br /> going to be so considering spending an additional $300,000 at this time was <br /> difficult. She stated that she would like to look at this project concurrently with the <br /> County Road E Bridge improvements. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant <br /> seconded a motion to table the discussions on the CP Rail Bridge <br /> Improvements and bring back to Council with the County Road E <br /> Bridge Improvements. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember <br /> McClung and Mayor Harpstead). <br /> Councilmember Holden directed Staff to come back to Council with the County <br /> Road E Bridge improvement information. <br />