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Mounds View City Council February 25, 2013 <br />Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller suggested the posting be sent to local tech schools with water treatment <br />program. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause questioned how the position was being covered at this time. <br />Public Works Director DeBar commented the stormwater position was being covered by current <br />public works staff at this time. However, this could not continue through the summer months. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8066, <br />Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing Advertisement for Rehiring a <br />Maintenance Worker (Stormwater) in the Public Works Department. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />F. Resolution 8067, Approving Bidding Documents and Authorizing <br />Advertisement for Bids for 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project – <br />Area F. <br /> <br />Public Works Director DeBar explained the 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project was <br />Area F, which consisted of three miles of City roadway. He noted there were two non- <br />standard/MSA streets. He explained that Staff has held numerous neighborhood meetings for the <br />upcoming project. He described the work that would be completed on the streets and utilities <br />Area F at length. It was noted the Police Department parking lot has been added into the project. <br />He indicated that a Rice Creek Watershed permit and MnDOT approval was necessary prior to <br />beginning the project. Staff requested the Council approve the prepared bidding documents and <br />authorize advertisement for bids for the project. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the $3 million included the Greenfield parking lot. <br />Public Works Director DeBar stated this was included and was estimated to cost $57,000. He <br />then discussed the replacement of the Police Department parking lot noting the expense for this <br />lot would be $95,000. He explained the Public Works parking lot was running out of space for <br />impounded vehicles. It was noted the new parking lot would be fenced and enlarged to allow the <br />police department to manage the impounded vehicles. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller inquired why a chain link fence was being requested. Public Works <br />Director DeBar commented this was the most cost effective secure fencing and was also <br />maintenance free. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller recommended the fencing be landscaped as the property abutted a City <br />park. Mayor Flaherty agreed with this suggestion. <br /> <br />Council Member Hull asked if any trees would be lost with the fencing. Public Works Director <br />DeBar stated several ash trees may be lost, but the City would work to save as many as possible. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the City would be present at the Rice Creek <br />Watershed meeting. Public Works Director DeBar stated he has been in communication with