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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 13, 2013 SEH The City Administrator reported that he received a quote from SEH to QUOTE FOR conduct a quiet zone study for the at grade railroad crossings in Little QUIET ZONE Canada used by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The City of Shoreview STUDY has commissioned SEH to conduct a quiet zone study in their city at a cost of $12,000. The quote for Little Canada's study is $10,000. The Administrator recommended approval of the quote, and felt it would be beneficial to have a coordinated approach in conducting this study between the two cities. He also noted that the City of Maplewood may also participate in this study. Rob Mangles, TIS Rail Transportation Consultants, reported that they wanted to also provide a proposal to do the same study, but understood the City's rational in proceeding with SEH. Mangles indicated that he wanted to introduce himself to the City and ask that his firm be considered in future proposals. Blesener pointed out the City's desire for a coordinated approach between Shoreview and Little Canada relative to this study, and suggested that there may be future opportunities that result from the study findings. Mangles presented information on the work that his firm has done as well as information on his background. He also outlined some of the quiet zone study process as well as Federal requirements that railroads are subject to. Mangles indicated that he would submit his company's background information to the City Administrator for future consideration. Reis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -11 -207 — ACCEPTING THE QUOTE OF SEH TO CONDUCT A QUIET ZONE STUDY FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA AT A COST OF $10,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Boss. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STRUCTURAL The City Administrator reported that the City Engineer has arranged for EVALUATION/ a topographical survey and boundary survey for the new Public Works SURVEYING- garage site. The surveyor has done other work in the City for other public NEW PUBLIC projects. The cost of this work is expected to be about $2,500. WORKS SITE With regard to a structural evaluation of the northeast portion of the main building constructed in 1993, the Administrator reported that five quotes 8