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He was very pleased with the work provided by Stantec. However, the final decision would rest with the Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty asked when Area F engineering would be completed and if two vendors could be contacted. Public Works Director DeBar anticipated this would be sent out for bid earlier <br /> this year. He noted two vendors could be contacted, however this created more work for staff. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty indicated Stantec was familiar with the City’s street improvement project and was in favor of keeping them on as the engineer for the street improvement project for Area <br /> F. Public Works Director DeBar explained the City estimated the engineering expenses to be 20-25% of the total project costs and with Stantec, these expenses have been reduced to 15%. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer commented a fee statement would be provided by Stantec to the Council before approval. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller noted there would be an Open House on Woodale for the new Allina location. The ribbon cutting would take place at 5:00 p.m., with Mayor Flaherty officiating. <br /> <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller indicated the Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting would be held on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Arden Hills City Hall. The topic of discussion <br /> would be TCAAP – Past, Present, and Future. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller stated the Mounds View High School has a new principal. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller commented Ramsey County was working on its Beyond the Yellow Ribbon certification in hopes to have it in place the first week of May. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller explained the Minnesota Women of City Government met last week and stated an Open House Social would be held at the League of Minnesota Cities Seminar in June. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller indicated volunteers were still needed to assist with Festival in the Park. She encouraged those interested to contact City Hall for further information. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty thanked all those who attended the recent Town Hall meeting last Monday. He was pleased with the turnout. <br /> <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> Capital Improvement Plan <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan with the Council in detail. He noted this was an integral part of the City’s five-year financial plan. He explained that <br /> each item on the plan was always up for discussion and could be shifted from year to year. The five-year financial plan would be discussed at the Council’s next work session meeting.