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October 9 Consideration of Resolution to enter into a Limited Use Permit with Mn/DOT for Project 09-6, Long Lake Park Trail Connection. Report No. 09-241. Resolution No. 09-062. 10 Consideration of Trailway Easement Agreement between MT Properties, Inc. and the City of New Brighton for Project 09-0, Long Lake Park Trail. Connection. Report No. 09-242. 11 Consideration of resolution appointing Economic Development Commission members. Report No. 09-243. Resolution No. 09-063. Motion by Councilmember Doffing seconded by Councilmember Burg to waive the reading and approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Public Hearing None Council Business 1. Accept Bids and Consider Awarding Contract, Project 09-6, Long Lake Park Trail Connection. Report No. 09-244. Director of Public Works Wyffels reported the trail would be west of old Highway 8 and north of 694. There would be a railroad underpass trail connection, along the back side ofthe APi building. Three benches would be installed as part of Ramsey County's Thousand Benches Program. A noise wall will be installed to provide a visual as well as a sound buffer from 694. The lowest responsible bid of the nine received was from Peterson Companies with a bid of $86,406.10. It was recommended that council consider installing an eight foot bituminous path instead of the original proposed wood chip path for an additional cost of $6,000. Director Wyffels explained that bituminous would be more resilient over time. Councilmember Phillips questioned if lane striping could be added to the bituminous path Director Wyffels responded eight feet would not allow ample room for striping per MNDOT requirernrxrts. Councilrnernber Phillips pointed out that there are grant dollars not being utilizes along with lower than expected bids, and questioned the feasibility of upgrading to a twelve foot trail to allow striping options for a bike lane. Councilmember Bauman reported on her experience that bikes and pedestrians can share an unmarked trail without difficulty. Councilmember Bauman wanted it reported that the matclvng funds from the Cit are from Park Dedication fees. Director Wyffels explained the total cost including Easements, Administrattive fees and contingencies would be $116,400. The Local Trail Connection Program Grant i; a 50/50 "cash match" reimbursement grant This means the grantee (New Brighton) must complete the project and fully pay for it, produce documentation that shows actual expenditures and then New Brighto: will receive half of what was spent up to $100,000. Motion by Councilmember Phillips seconded by Councilmember Burg to accept the. bids an award a contract for Project 09-4 Long Lake Park Trail Connection. Staff recommends enterin into a contract with the low bidder, Peterson Companies in the amount of $86,406.10, plus th 2009 Page 3 of 5 9. CorkWaatian of Resolution to enter into a I=tedUsePamitwdi Mn/DO['farPrc eW09-6, Long Lake Pads Tian Connea6m RepotNo. 09-241. Resolution Na 09- 062. 10. Caa� of Tmaway F&gmla t Agreement fnrProject09A Lang Lake Park Trail Camearon. Report No. 09-242. I LC.onsideretion of resoMon appointing Economic Development Cct u ssion manbcm ReportNo, 09.243. Resolution Na 09-063. Public Hearine None Coundl Buslrm 1 Accept Bids"Consider Awandrng Cantrack, Project 09-6, Long Lake PmkTrafl Repot No. 09-244.