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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—October 12, 2009 14 7A. Presentation on BYiarknotl Neighborhood Highway Noise Study (continued) CounciImember Holmes stated that with the weather changing there would not be any construction this year so the discussion could be postponed until a December work session. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to Amend the Motion and Move Discussion on the Briarknoll Neighborhood Noise Mitigation to a December City Council Worksession. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). B. Motion to Authorize Staff to Amend the Contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Additional Regional Transportation Assistance to Increase the Authorized Amount from $45,000 to an Amount Not to Exceed $83,500.00. Public Works Director Gregory Hoag stated that at the March 31, 2008, regular meeting, the City Council authorized Staff to contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. to provide technical support for various transportation projects in the City. The support has included review of technical documents, proposed concepts, and responses to the Interstate 694, Highway 10, and County Road 96 Preliminary Design Issues and Position Paper that have 'been provided by Ramsey County and/or Mn/DOT, as well as other information pertaining to the transportation projects. At the September 29, 2008, regular meeting, the City Council amended the contract amount. The Local Access Interchange and I-35W/CR H Interchange projects are not currently scheduled projects; therefore additional technical support is not needed at this time. However, Ramsey County is progressing with the US 10/CSAH 96 project, and Arden Hills residents near the project area have expressed concerns about noise and requested noise mitigation. Staff recommends that the - City continue to utilize the technical expertise of Bolton & Menk to continue to provide assistance with Ramsey County's project during preliminary and final design. Staff recommends that Chris Chromy participates in the project management team meetings, which typically occur monthly, as well as upcoming public hearings, and completing 60% and 95% plan reviews. Staff also recommends utilizing Bolton & Menk Inc., to continue investigating possible noise mitigation, if the City Council chooses to complete a feasibility report. This technical support is currently being funded using the Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund. It is recommended that the additional services be funded in the same manner. Bolton & Menk will be reimbursed for actual hours spent. Mayor Pro Tem Grant asked what the total additional amount requested was.