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Mounds View City Council February 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 Public Works Director DeBar recommended the Council approve a six foot sidewalk behind the curb on the north side of Ardan Avenue. The expense for this sidewalk would be $45,000- 50,000. If adopted, Stantec would create an addendum that would be sent to contractors prior to the March 12th bid opening. Council Member Mueller commented she reviewed the minutes from the Streets Committee from last October. She questioned if this matter had gone back before the Streets Committee for their consideration. Public Works Director DeBar apologized but there was not enough time for the matter to be reconsidered by the Streets Committee prior to the March 12th bid opening. He explained he reached out to each of the members on the Streets Committee to inform them of the Council’s previous discussion. Council Member Meehlhause recalled that the Parks Commission supported a sidewalk or trail in this location given the valuable connections it would provide. Public Works Director DeBar stated this was the case. Mayor Flaherty was confused as to why the recommendation on the sidewalk changed from October 2013 to February 2014. He inquired if the City wanted this sidewalk or if it was the residents. Ann Ackerman, 2673 Ardan Avenue, supported the sidewalk stating she attended the October Streets Committee meeting. She commented that last October only two plans were presented and the residents near Eastwood objected. The expressed objection led to a plan with parking on both sides with no sidewalk. She was pleased that the City was reconsidering this matter and that a six foot sidewalk would be added to Ardan Avenue. She then provided comment on the number of walkers and bikers along this roadway. Council Member Mueller commented that it took a great deal of courage for staff to come forward and request an addendum to the bidding documents before the Area G project began. She stated it would cost a great deal more money to add a sidewalk later. She supported the change to the project. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8219, Approving the Addition of a Sidewalk to the Non-Standard Street Design for Ardan Avenue in Area G of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. Council Member Meehlhause indicated there were other members of the community that supported the sidewalk, but chose not to speak at the neighborhood meeting. He added that this stretch of sidewalk was part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA