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• June 9, 2009 Page 3 of 4 Council Business Council Business t. Cons;derpmle;,,g 1. Consider Ordering Project 08-7, Safe Routes to Schools — Silvcr Lake Road Bridge Improvements, Project w-7, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Advertisement for Bids. Report No. 09-149. No. 09-149. Director of Public Works Grant Wyffels explained the proposed project, consists of pedestrian -related enhancements and safety improvements to the MrVDOT Silver Lake Road Bridge over I694. Work includes the removal of the existing chain link fence, installation of new ornamental metal railing at the edge of the east edge of the bridge sidewalk and on top of the existing concrete bridge barrier, and crosswalk modifications to the `pork chop" at the entrance ramp to east bound 1694. Director Wyffels explained upon Council's approval, the bid opening would be August 6, 2009, with awarding ofthe bid occurring by August 25, 2009. Completion would beNovember 2009. $100,000 of the $175,000 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant awarded in 2007 will be used to fund the project. Up to $50,000 in funding for the remainder of this project will come from excess MSA funds residing in Fund 422. These MSA funds will be used for the rebuilding of the free -right tum lane and the "pork chop" area. The council noted that they preferred the ornamental railing over the chain link fencing option, for both the esthetic factor as well as durability factor. Motion by Councihnember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Doffing to authorize the advertisement for bids for the project 08-7, Safe Routes to School, Silver Lake Rd Bridge improvements, with Option 1 fencing, with an alternate for curbing and a New Brighton Logo on each fence section. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried: Commission Liaison Reuorts, Announcements and Updates City Manager -Dean Lotter City Manager. Lotter reported he will be attending an operating committee meeting with North Metro Mayors Association to discuss joint purchasing options amongst its members. A tour of the North St. Paul Library is scheduled for June 11 �'. On June 17th there will be a meeting with colleagues in neighboring cities and school districts to discuss more efficient ways of operating. A meeting is scheduled for June 18 with the Teamsters, LELS and Sergeants to finalize the furlough discussion. Councilmember Mary Buri;. Councilmember Burg reported the North Suburban Cable Commission and the North Suburban Access Commission scholarships were recently awarded, New Brighton resident Katherine Callistro was one of the recipients. The June Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission meeting included an update from one of the youth representatives from the Freedom Park Skate Park. It was reported that efforts have been made to reduce problem behaviors; a positive change in attitude was reported. Patrice Atkinson, Recreation Supervisor received her MBA. It was announced Recreation Supervisor Andy Soltvedt has submitted his resignation. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcement and Updates