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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 2013 The Administrator noted that his primary concern with awarding the bid at this time is with coordination issues with the school. Chad Nelson, FPI Paving, reported that if the bid is awarded, they are prepared to start the project within the next two weeks. Nelson indicated that this project is a good fit for his company, which is local; he has the manpower available, and has two very good subcontractors lined up. Nelson stated that they would do a good job for the City and would work with neighbors and the school to minimize impacts. He estimated the project at 75 working days plus an additional 10 days for the 35E intersection, and suggested that he could beat the timeline by 35 %. Keis asked if the City has project details worked out with Ramsey County. The Administrator reported that there is a verbal cost -share understanding with the County, but the City has not received a written agreement. The Administrator also noted that the County has not completed its review and design of the work needed to add designated left turn lanes onto the Little Canada Road Bridge, and if the project were delayed that work could be included in the rebidding of the project. The Administrator pointed out that the City had tried to get these turn lanes as part of the MN PASS project, but MN DOT declined to include this work. McGraw asked about the ability to complete the sidewalk work if the project is awarded at this time. He noted that this project is an opportunity to get this sidewalk connection completed. The Administrator indicated that the issue is that sidewalk easements are needed on the south side of Little Canada Road from the freeway to the St. John's property. He indicated that the road project could be completed this year with the sidewalk work completed next year, if necessary. The Administrator noted that there are some challenges with the properties in question relative to impact of the sidewalks on existing trees. Keis asked if there were any easements needed from the Church. The Administrator stated that sidewalk easements are needed and the turn lane and retaining wall may also need easements. Again, it was noted that the sidewalks could be added after the roadwork is completed. The Administrator also pointed out that coordination issues with Xcel Energy could be another stumbling block. There was discussion relative to project impacts on St. John's School. Nelson indicated that there will be a hard road surface available as utility work is done, and a gravel surface available as the roadwork is being done. Nelson stated that St. John's would have access available. Blesener asked the County's position on whether or not the bid is awarded. The Administrator noted that both the County and St. John's 5