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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Mounds View City Council February 25, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Meehlhause questioned how the position was being covered at this time. Public Works Director DeBar commented the stormwater position was being covered by current public works staff at this time. However, this could not continue through the summer months. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8066, Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing Advertisement for Rehiring a Maintenance Worker (Stormwater) in the Public Works Department. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8067, Approving Bidding Documents and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project — Area F. Public Works Director DeBar explained the 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project was Area F, which consisted of three miles of City roadway. He noted there were two non- standard/MSA streets. He explained that Staff has held numerous neighborhood meetings for the upcoming project. He described the work that would be completed on the streets and utilities Area F at length. It was noted the Police Department parking lot has been added into the project. He indicated that a Rice Creek Watershed permit and MnDOT approval was necessary prior to beginning the project. Staff requested the Council approve the prepared bidding documents and authorize advertisement for bids for the project. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the $3 million included the Greenfield parking lot. Public Works Director DeBar stated this was included and was estimated to cost $57,000. He then discussed the replacement of the Police Department parking lot noting the expense for this lot would be $95,000. He explained the Public Works parking lot was running out of space for impounded vehicles. It was noted the new parking lot would be fenced and enlarged to allow the police department to manage the impounded vehicles. Council Member Mueller inquired why a chain link fence was being requested. Public Works Director DeBar commented this was the most cost effective secure fencing and was also maintenance free. Council Member Mueller recommended the fencing be landscaped as the property abutted a City park. Mayor Flaherty agreed with this suggestion. Council Member Hull asked if any trees would be lost with the fencing. Public Works Director DeBar stated several ash trees may be lost, but the City would work to save as many as possible. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the City would be present at the Rice Creek Watershed meeting. Public Works Director DeBar stated he has been in communication with Rice Creek Watershed throughout the planning process. He stated he has attended meetings in the past.