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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 8, 2009 RICE STREET/ The Public Works Superintendent reviewed his report dated Apri12, HIGHWAY 36 2009 updating the Council on the Rice Street/Highway 36 bridge project. BRIDGE He reported that the new bridge design has been selected noting that it UPDATE is an offset single-point design. The Superintendent explained that this type of design brings all the ramps to the north, will eliminate one stop light, and improve traffic flow through the corridor. Estimated cost of the bridge is $20.5 million with an additional $4.5 to $5 million in right-of- way acquisition. The entire project will extend from County Road B on the south to County Road B-2 on the north. The Rice Street/County Road B-2 intersection will be improved as part of this project. Montour asked the timeline for this project. The Superintendent indicated that at this time the plan is to have the project ready to bid in 2010. However, there is pressure to get this project done as soon as possible. McGraw noted that this project was discussed at the Ramsey County League of Local Governments meeting, that it was indicated that given the stimulus money that will be used for other projects, money may be freed up to do this project. Therefore, the project may be on the fast track. The City Administrator reported that Maplewood's Public Works Director is pressing the County to get this project going, and is soliciting Roseville and Little Canada to do the same. The City Council stated they wanted the project to move as fast as possible to ensure we don't miss potential funding opportunities. JUSTICE The City Administrator reported that City of St. Paul is pursuing a Justice ASSISTANCE Assistance Grant, and there is the opportunity Little Canada to participate GRANT in this grant application with the potential of receiving $10,104 for law PROGRAM enforcement purposes. The Administrator reported that he has discussed AWARD this with the Ramsey County Sheriffls Department. They initially felt the administration requirements were too onerous given the limited usage scope for these dollars. However, the Sheriffls Department has since learned that the dollars can be used for law enforcement equipment needs. The Administrator recommended that the City par•Cicipate in the grant application, and if grant dollars are received, these dollars be allocated to the benefit of the contracting cities. The City of Shoreview will be participating in the grant application as well and will allocate any funds they received in the same way. Mr. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-4-83 -APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO JUSTICE ASSITANCE GRANT PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITYADMINISTRATOR 4