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August 28, 2012 Page 4 of 6 additional lanes for 35W and I-694. Councilmember Bauman questioned how likely it would be to have an additional 15 feet of bridge width for sidewalks and trail crossings on the four bridges that would be reconstructed in the near future. City Planner Gundlach stated the 15 feet would provide a best case scenario for the City and was not guaranteed. Director of Public Works Wyffels commented the additional language would express to MnDOT the City's intent and need for a crossing at these bridges. He explained that by revising the Comprehensive Plan the City would be in a good position with MnDOT when the bridges were reconstructed. Councilmember Bauman was pleased that the E2 and County Road 96 bridges were slated for reconstruction. Director of Public Works Wyffels reviewed a timeline for these bridges noting County Road 96 would be worked on in 2015 and E2 in 2016. City Planner Gundlach commented at this time, City staffwas unaware if the bridges would be reconstructed or re -decked. Director of Public Works Wyffels explained that staff would work to have these bridges reconstructed. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked staff for initiating these amendments. Councilmember Burg was pleased that the trails were being considered in this plan, as there was a rise in bicycle riding throughout the community. Councilmember Samuelson also thanked staff for the time spent on reviewing the City's needs. Mayor Jacobsen stated the safety of the community was imperative and the trail connections over the City's bridges were necessary. He did not want to see MnDOT or the Met Council choosing a low-cost high impact solution in this area The City needed safe passage across its bridges. Motion by Councilmember Samuelson seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution amending the 2030 New Brighton Comprehensive Plan, including adoption of an updated and revised Surface Water Management Plan. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried 3. Consideration of City Project 12-15, New Brighton Exchange Tract 2 Import Soil Project. Report No. 12-210. City Manager Lotter stated the City needs soil to be imported to Block I of the New Brighton Exchange. City staff has found a cost savings method to complete this task and the Council was being asked to consider the item this evening. Director of Public Works Wyffels indicated staff was approached by Shafer Contracting as they have excess material from the 1-694 and Highway 10 project. After a meeting on August 13, 2012, staff has been preparing a contract. Shafter Contracting has 100,000 cubic yards of excess soil and the west side of NBE Tract 2 is approximately 200,000 cubic yards short of material. The imported soil would be geotechnical and environmentally suitable. The cost to import material on the open market would be $8-10 per cubic yard. Shafer Contracting was willing to move the material for a cost of $1.00 per cubic yard and were willing to credit the City $30,000 for the Class 7 material on the New Brighton Exchange site. The environmental testing expense would be split between the two parties, while the geotechnical testing would be the responsibility of the City. In total, the project could cost up to $101,250. Staff recommended the Council enter into a contract with Shafer Contracting to import, place and compact up to 100,000 cubic yards of import material in an amount not to exceed $1.00 per cubic yard of soil material imported into the NBE site. All costs associated with this project would be financed by the respective NBE TIF districts. Councilmember Burg commented Shafer had to get rid of the dirt and questioned how the City would monitor the material. She did not want any poor material brought into the City, as this has happened in the past with this contractor, which led to a lawsuit. She did not find this contractor to be trustworthy. Director of Public Works Wyffels explained that excess material was being trucked to Rosemount at this time. The contractor had other offers on the table and the material was being offered to the City for free, while the City was only paying for the placement and compacting. He noted the contractor has provided staff with soil testing and all looked positive to date. Additional testing would be completed as the project was completed. He indicated 25 cubic yards would be brought into the City per day and additional testing would occur on the 3. Consideration ofCity Project 12-15, New Brighton FxchmgeTtact2 hnpott Soil Project RepcstNo.12 210.