06-25-12-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 25, 2012 11 Councilmember Holden inquired about the sight issue on the corner of Beckman and Lake Johanna Boulevard. The County has not mowed the northwest corner, and with all the parking on Lake Johanna Boulevard and now with the overgrown shrubs, it is very hard to see at that intersection. Public Works Director Maurer said that he will contact the County on this issue. Councilmember Holden asked about a right turn lane on Lydia Avenue. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that he talked to Joe Lux at the County. Mr. Lux told him that the bituminous surface that is currently in place is not wide enough to support a right turn lane at this point. Mr. Lux agreed it is a good suggestion so when the intersections come up in their plan,they will consider it for any maintenance or reconstruction. Mayor Grant also thanked Mr. Don Messerly for his time on the PTRC and his dedication. His years of service show how much he cares for the parks and trails in the City. Mayor Grant inquired if there is an update regarding the Triangle Parcel and the groundwater contamination that has migrated onto Presbyterian Homes' property across Lake Johanna Boulevard. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that there is no further information than what was presented at the work session last week. City Administrator Klaers said that the next step will be to receive test results. Community Development Director Hutmacher confirmed that it will take several weeks for the test results to be received. Once the information is submitted to the MPCA, the City will be in touch with them. Also, the development agreement with Presbyterian Homes states that they will provide us with the environmental reports once they have been received. Staff will check with them periodically as well. Mayor Grant expressed that he would like to be more proactive about campaign signs this year. During the last election cycle, campaign sign placement was an issue. He would like the City to manage political signs tighter and advise candidates of our expectations of political signs. Public Works Director Maurer discussed water meter reader technology replacement. He stated that a mailer is going out, and they hope to start installing new water meter readers on July 11. The City hired Midwest Testing to complete the work. Midwest Testing will need access to each home for approximately ten minutes. Midwest Testing may also be out door-knocking to try to catch people when they are home and they will work until about 7:00 p.m. A small incentive is being offered to those who agree to the meter reader replacement during the first three weeks. Phone numbers of those who have had their meters installed will go into a drawing for a free fourth quarter of water. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that as far as Commercial/Industrial meters go, Midwest Testing will try to get to them during work hours--a mailing will not be necessary.