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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL September 13, 2010 11 7. C. Resolution 2010 -050; Resolution Awarding Bid for the Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Project (continued) Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated at the direction of Council Staff had met with the area businesses in regards to the trail and asked if they would assist in the project. The businesses had requested this be set up as an assessment versus a pay up front expense. City Planner Beekman explained that the businesses had voluntarily agreed the assessment and have waived holding a public hearing in regards to this matter. At this time the assessment is no longer voluntary. Councilmember Grant stated the PTRC is in support of the trail and he would like to see this project move forward. He encouraged the Council to vote in favor of this trail. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution 2010 -050; Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Lexington Sidewalk Project to North Valley, Inc. of Elk River, Minnesota, in the Amount of $90,011.62. Councilmember Holden asked if there would be signs for cars to yield where the trail intersects the parking lot. Public Works Director Maurer stated there would be pedestrian ramps at the driveways but there will not be any signs. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously (5 -0). D. Snelling Avenue Improvements (TH 51 to County Road E): Authorize Consultant Contract for Engineering Services Public Works Director Maurer stated the City's Public Works and Engineering Staff have initiated a preliminary investigation for various roadway improvement alternatives for Snelling Avenue, from Trunk Highway 51 to County Road E. To assist City Staff with this project, a scope of work document was prepared for completing the topographic survey, mapping the existing condition features, analyzing the existing bridge, and providing a bridge improvement recommendation. Staff reviewed proposals and is recommending Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for this work. Engineering services will be paid for from the PIR Fund and Enterprise funds; these fees will be incorporated into the total project cost that will be assessed back to property owners and potentially funded by State Aid dollars. A total of $80,000 was included in the 2010 CIP for the completion of the scoping document analyzing alternatives and the subsequent feasibility study. Approximately 60% of the budget is anticipated to be spent on the scoping document including geotechnical investigation, Kimley -Horn services, and the City of Roseville engineering staff. The remaining budget will be reserved for preparation of the feasibility study once an alternative is chosen.