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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 8, 2010 3 LA Engineering 2009 Year End Review and 2010 Work Plan Councilmember Holden indicated she was not interested in reviewing the joint powers agreement. She explained it would be difficult for the City to prioritize the work plan as the Council doesn't know how many hours each item requires. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the work could be completed if there were more capacity. Civil Engineer Bloom stated this was always an option. She explained she could provide guidance if the work plan were reviewed in detail. Mayor Harpstead summarized that the City had three options at this time. The City could contract with an outside engineer so that the projects to go forward. The second option would be to commit to increased capacity within the joint powers agreement, which would allow Roseville to hire additional engineering staff. The third option would be to address which projects could be deferred in order to reduce the engineering hours. Civil Engineer Bloom indicated option three would be staff s main .goal for the evening. g Reviewing the joint powers agreement and hiring additional staff would be a several month long process. Councilmember McClung suggested the Council further discuss the engineering ca acit needed p y within the City at an upcoming worksession meeting. This is an issue that will continue into the future unless staff was hired by the City or the joint powers were expanded. Councilmember Holden questioned if the 694/Snelling/HamlineJ ro'ect was moving forward. p g She indicated it would be difficult for the Council to prioritize items on the work plan without further knowledge on the projects. Civil Engineer Bloom stated from her understanding with MnDOT it was moving forward. Mayor Harpstead stated the overall engineering capacity of the City does need to be evaluated as there are a number of years with heavy work plans. He asked if the Council had any comments on items within the work plan that could be pushed out. Discussion ensued regarding the current g g work plan for February and March. Civil Engineer Giga stated her work plan for February and March primarily involves the Elmer y L. Andersen Memorial Trail connection project and the 2010 PMP- Valentine Avenue. At the next worksession meeting there would be follow up information g re ardin the Briarknoll noise regarding issues. Mn/DOT's I-694 project and Ramsey County's 10/96 project would also involve staff time in upcoming months. Councilmember McClung stated he was most concerned about the CP Rail project. He wanted to see the underpass constructed this year. Councilmember Holden questioned how the sewer lining projects worked. Civil Engineer Bloom stated there was engineering time involved in bidding g, creating the specifications and managing the construction. A technician assists with construction observation and project coordination while the contractor is on-site.