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5. Install flood protection flap gates. Mr. Axtel stated during RCWD's preparation for this project it was determined that the existing concrete dam in Hansen Park was constructed without following the proper legal proceeding. By signing the enclosed petition, RCWD, the drainage authority for Ramsey County Ditch 2, will coordinate all activities to gain the necessary approvals. Staff recommended the Council adopt a Resolution that would allow the Mayor and City Manager to execute a Project Agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding access, construction, operation and maintenance of the Hansen Park Project Component of the petitioned Basic Water Management Project, Rice Creek Watershed District Project 2013-01; and initiates a petition for Impoundment of Drainage System Waters on Ramsey County Ditch 2. Councilmember Burg asked how the project would be managed if next winter was warm. Mr. Axtel stated a warm winter would make the dredging of the pond difficult. He explained the work could be delayed to the next winter, but this would increases costs. He reported all other site work could continue as planned for the spring of 2017. Mayor Johnson questioned if Rice Creek Watershed would continue to inspect and have access to the park after 25 years. Mr. Axtel reported the RCWD would not abandon the project after 25 years. He provided fiuther comment on the fimture stormwater management plan for RCWD noting this would include Hansen Park. Councilmember Bauman thanked Mr. Axtel for his presentation. She questioned what proportions of the project would be covered by grant funding versus ad valorem taxes. Mr. Axtel indicated the total project budget was $4.8 million. It was noted grant funding would cover $1.1 million of this project costs and the remainder would be covered by ad valorem taxes. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried 2. Consider Authorization for Professional Services AVvement for final design services for City Project 16-5, North Park Construction. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Strub to Authorize the Director of Community Assets and Development to enter into the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Brighton and Anderson -Johnson Associates, Inc. (AJA) for Final Design Services concerning North Park. Parks and Recreation Director Brueur explained the purpose of this report is to initiate design services to collect the necessary data to prepare plans and specifications to advertise for bids. She reviewed the history of this project in detail with the Council. She indicated the goal would be to have a contractor initiate grading activities in July -August of 2016 to allow for the athletic fields to be playable by the spring of 2018. She reported staff was currently working with Ramsey County on a cooperative agreement that will identify cost and maintenance responsibilities for shared facilities. The initial terms of this agreement include a 50-50 split for the parking and restroom facilities located on Ramsey County property in Long Lake Regional Park. It was noted staff will return to the Council for future of approvals of plans, specifications, and agreements with the County. The project was estimated to cost $1,681,000 and would be paid through park dedication fees and the utility fund. The project timeline was reviewed in detail. It was noted staff would be applying for a grant with the DNR for the park. Staff recommended the Council authorize the Director of Community Assets and Development to enter into the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Brighton and Anderson -Johnson Associates, Inc. (AJA) for Final Design Services concerning North Park. Councilmember Bauman thanked staff for the thorough presentation. She believed the park design was well done. She feared the project costs were quite extensive and understood a large portion of the project was unfunded. She believed that the City should spend its money on maintaining its current parks and not on creating new parks. For this reason, she would not be supporting the proposed project Councilmember Burg asked if the new Pulte Home owners were informed this would be an active park. 2. Consider Authorization for Professional Services Agreement for final design services for City Project 16- 5, North Park Consln ction.