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December 9, 2014 Page 4 of 9 advantage of the road closures required for the MnDOT improvement. Eric explained he has been working with City staff on this project. He reported a bridge aesthetic study has been completed as four bridges along 35W were slated for replacement in 2015-2016. He reviewed a proposed cross section of the 10th Street Bridge, along with surrounding improvements in further detail with the Council. He provided comment on landscaping and trail improvements and discussed how the project would be funded. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported an informational meeting was held on October 22, 2014 with residents to be affected by the proposed project. At the November 12, 2014 Council meeting, the Council accepted the Feasibility Study for Project 15-1 and set the Public Improvement Hearing for December 9, 2014. He explained that notices of the Public Improvement Hearing were mailed to property owners to be impacted by the proposed street reconstruction project, and were published in the local newspaper. He reviewed the improvements planned to the drainage and water system and the project timeline in detail. Staff recommended the Council hold the public hearing and adopt a Resolution ordering Project 15- 1. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Burg to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments. Tim O’Leason, 239 10th Street, expressed concern with the retaining wall in front of his house and questioned if the City would be able to replace it in the same manner. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained that the retaining wall in front of Mr. O’Leason’s home would not be impacted. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m. Councilmember Burg thanked staff for the thorough report. She asked if the Mounds View High School students parking on 10th Street was permitted. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting noted on-street parking was allowed in this area. Councilmember Burg requested ornamental ivy be replaced where possible to screen the proposed fencing. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated he would speak with the property owners. Councilmember Bauman was excited for the new bridges along the 35W corridor but was disappointed that 35W would not be expanded. Mayor Jacobsen recommended the City be in close contact with residents to communicate how traffic would be impacted during the construction season in 2015. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution ordering Project 15-1, 2015 Street Rehabilitation as proposed in the Feasibility Study, authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications and designate the Director of Community Assets and Development as the engineer for this improvement.