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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 15, 2009 8 Councilmember Holmes indicated the City would not want to miss out on MSA funding if the schedule were to change. She stated she did not want to see the City resort to bonding. City Administrator Moorse stated he would not object to shifting around reconstruction projects but that the overlay projects should not be delayed as it could affect the base of the roadways. Councilmember Holden agreed. Mayor Harpstead agreed that this could become a concern but stated the City may benefit from completing a large project at once using MSA funds and bonding. He suggested North Valentine, South Valentine and Valentine Park be completed as one project and financed together. Councilmember Holmes stated she may be in favor of this, as an exception and not the rule. Public Works Director Hoag cautioned the Council from shifting around the reconstruction and overlay schedule too greatly as it would continue to shift the expenses from year to year. He explained that the PMP schedule is laid out to provide manageable projects long term from the public works perspective. Councilmember Holden suggested the Council proceed as staff has proposed with Valentine North, while information is gathered for Valentine South. Civil Engineer Giga stated the earliest Valentine South could be ready would be 2011 in order to complete the survey, neighborhood meetings, etc. Mayor Harpstead suggested that staff report back to Council on the Old Snelling project with something lower than a full feasibility report to see how this project can be amended. Discussion ensued regarding the Arden View Drive and who would be assessed for this proj ect. Civil Engineer Giga indicated the townhome association would be assessed for the overlay. She stated that she would look into how this would be completed and report back to the Council.