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July 26, 201 Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) required the installation of new storm water features. City Staff designed included new storm water features at Hansen Park and Silver Oaks. The low bidder, Peterson Companies, Inc. has done work for the City in the past, and is qualified and capable of performing work of this kind and magnitude. 'Councilmember Phillips noted that about 'h of the project includes expansion of the Community Center parking lot for the Ramsey County Library. Councilmember Burg expressed her gratitude to County Staff and City staff for their cooperation in working together to see that the parking lot expansion is complete in 2011, rather than wait until 2012. Mr. Schlichting reported that 51 additional parking stalls will be created. Councilmember Samuelson questioned if the Hansen Park improvements will help with some of the water drainage issues. Mr. Schlichting reported currently there aren't any drainage features; a perforated under drain is included in the design, which may improve the conditions. Director Wyffels reported on some of the safety measures planned for the overflow parking area at the Community Center; including removal of trees, and additional lighting. Councilmember Phillips reported the Pavement Management Plan is a result of the Councils previous efforts. Motion by Coundbuember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to accept the bids and adopt the attached resolution awarding a contract for City Project 11-3, 2011 Pavement Management Program and City Project 11-8, New Brighton Community Center Parking Lot to the lowest responsible bidder, Peterson Companies, Inc., in the amount of $324,550.98. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 'Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported that the Volunteers of America Public Hearing scheduled for July 19th, was delayed until August 23, 2011. City Staff has been responding to a variety of calls from residents regarding water issues resulting for the July 16d' rain event, meetings are being scheduled with the Engineering Department. Mr. Lotter reported He and Community Development Staff met with Silver Lake Flats property receivers, as it is now bank owned. A new owner is expected August 15 2011, the provisional rental license will come before the Council at the August 91h council meeting. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the Planning Commission met July 19, as previously mentioned; the Volunteers of America requested to delay the Public Hearing until the August meeting. Grace Point church requested a 12 foot fence to help with keeping the golf balls from Brightwood Hills from causing damage to vehicles. The cable commission meetings will resume in August. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported the Public Safety Commission will next meet in September. Gratitude was expressed to the Public Safety department for their efforts during the recent rain event. The fire department participated in a controlled burn as part of their fire training. 'Residents were encouraged to register their neighborhood party for National Night Out. The Dairy Queen on Silver Lake Road has agreed to donate a portion of their August sales to the Ramsey County Library. Page 6 of 7__ _ Commission Liaison Reports. Announcements and Updates