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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -July 12, 2010 9. Council Comments and Requests (continued) 11 Councilmember Holden stated the sewer lining projects have been coming in significantly under bid. She asked Staff to look into other areas that could possibly be added to the latest bid that was received or the possibility of putting together another proj ect. Mayor Harpstead stated Staff could also look into the possibility of reconstructing a couple of the City's lift stations. Councilmember Grant stated Staff was also going to look into additional grant opportunities such as the Safe Routes to School grant the City received. He asked for an update regarding this. Mayor Harpstead stated the City is waiting for Roseville to add to their engineering capacity in order to pursue additional opportunities. Councilmember Grant requested an update on the trail on Lexington Avenue and County Road E going to Cub Foods. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated the Request for Bids for engineering services was sent out today and it would be a couple of weeks before it was brought back to the Council. She also provided the Council with updates on the Safe Routes to School project and the Perry Park Pathway. This project should be finished within the next month, weather permitting. Councilmember Grant asked Staff to talk to the construction workers who parked their vehicles just east of Chadam Avenue. He suggested they move their vehicles further back so as not to block the line of vision for traffic. Councilmember Holden asked if the drainage was better in Valentine Park now that the beavers had been removed. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated the drainage was going well. McClung stated the Council had received an e-mail from City Administrator Klaers regarding answers to questions the Council had for the Fire Chief. He asked the Council to review these for a future discussion. Mayor Harpstead reminded Committee members there was an upcoming BBQ and those attending should notify City Planner Beekman. A T).T(1T IR N MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried un imously (5-0).