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Mounds View City Council July 23, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 6 Director Ericson stated that one of the stipulations to this resolution is that it should be approved subject to an outside consultant looking at the data. He added that a few items from the census are not included and should be. The resolution should be approved subject to statistics. Director Ericson stated that the Comprehensive Plan is not on the Internet yet as it is waiting for approval, however the summary is on the Internet as well as some of the maps. He explained that it will be put on CD and it will be available at the library and at the City Hall to be checked out. Council Member Thomas pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan is considered to be a living document and finer detail may need to be revisited from time to time. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Marty. To Approve Resolution 5584, A Resolution Approving the Revised and Updated Mounds View Comprehensive Plan. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Consider Approval of Resolution 5587, A Resolution Approving and Awarding Construction Bid for City Project 01-06, Edgewood Middle School Regional Pond. Economic Development Coordinator Aaron Parrish stated a proposal is presented to construct a regional pond off of County Road H at Edgewood Middle School. The low bidder was Vitin Company. The bid was evaluated by the City Consultant and it was determined this company i does have the capacity to complete this project. Coordinator Parrish advised there is a change the City contribution. The City's contribution will be $90,000 rather than $150,000. Property owners that would benefit from this project have been solicited. Coordinator Parrish reported that the engineering construction expenses will now be included. He further stated that there m be an opportunity to realize savings if Staff can go to the site and supervise the work, dependin on staffing levels with the City. Council Member Stigney questioned if TIF funds are used, would that be in compliance with state regulations. Coordinator Parrish confirmed it would be. in ay g Council Member Thomas thanked the staff for their hard work and stated she understood that Staff was put in a hard spot by approaching the property owners. Council Member Marty questioned if this would be completed in the allotted timeframe. Coordinator Parrish stated it would be. It will need to be done in time for the school open house. Coordinator Parrish explained the way the document reads is that the deadline to move the trail is in August. The project deadline is November 30. Due to the paving being completed in conjunction with Ramsey County and working around their timeline, the paving cannot be completed in November. The contract will be left open until next year for renovation issues. November 30 is the substantial completion date. •