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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 15 Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson discussed the work that was done in Area J and Area K. He noted Spring Lake Road was a Municipal State Aid (MSA) roadway and certain standards had to be met. He reported the City contracted with T.A. Schifsky for this project. He reviewed the substantial completion contract dates with the Council. He noted this project would not be closed out until June 30, 2024. He commented further on the testing that was required for MSA roadways. He stated public works staff walks each project once a project reaches substantial completion in order to create a punch list. He noted staff was not allowed to dictate how or when a project should be done. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson then updated the Council on the status of Spring Lake Road and where it was today. He explained this road was designed to meeting MSA standards. He reported the City would receive $1,234,363 in MSA funding to help pay for the roadway and trail that was being installed. He indicated the DNR’s goal was to limit the amount of fill that would go into the road or trail that would go into the ordinary high water (OHW) level. He explained staff met with the DNR onsite and pushed back on where the OHW was. He learned the surveys were done in the 1940’s and this is where the OHW was located. He stated the DNR was not interested in resurveying this lake, because then every lake would have to be resurveyed. He indicated the trail within this project was ten feet wide and would be a joint bike/pedestrian pathway with two feet of snow storage. He reported the original plans called for a chain link fence but after receiving feedback from the residents at a neighborhood meeting, he understood the neighbors would like to see something different. He stated the fence would now be ornamental. He commented further on the project timeline and noted the first lift of pavement would be installed on Thursday or Friday of this week and the trail will follow. The final lift should be installed by the end of the month. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the south portion of Spring Lake Road was in Area K. He indicated there was some curbing and aprons that have to be replaced. He noted these items have been placed on a punch list. He stated the first lift of asphalt was down and the final lift would be installed at the end of the month. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he has spoken with Dan Scollen from the DNR to see if the height of the fence could be reduced. He was told no more backfill could be added to the back side of the retaining wall going into the OHW. He explained he also reviewed the MSA requirements with respect to the height of the fence and the answer there is no. He reported the fence will be going in per the design at four feet. He commented gates would be installed at each of the ped ramps to allow access. d. Pleasant View/Stinson – Street/Trail and Mailbox Posts. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated this was a joint project with the City of Fridley. He noted the roadway was paved and just about done. He understood restoration work has to be completed for the grass and mailboxes have to be installed. He explained staff sent out a survey on July 28 and asked to hear back by August 4. He reviewed the results from the survey noting Option 2 was the favorite, which was group mailboxes. He commented further on how staff was addressing the mailbox placement given the fact there was two different jurisdictions along this roadway. He reported the mailbox posts were owned by the City and each resident would be