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Planning Commission Meeting - 4 June 1974 (continued) Page Four Commission heard plan by C. G. Rein for apartment and townhouse project at southwest corner of Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue. Covers 47 acre site. Units are three story. Commission indicated density too high, so Rein decided to reconsider plans. Finally the Big Mac and the Rainbow crew has decided on Arden Hills. Location is 51 and County Road E with Connelly Avenue access. Capacity is 125 to 135 seats. Really a whopper. Commission recommended denial of building permit. Also denied permit for sign. Preliminary plans for Home for elderly brought before commission. Located on 17 acre site south of Soo Line Tracks and north of County Road E between 10 and Hamline. 150 units. Programs to be coordinated with Bethel College. Commission somewhat negative - laudable project but doesn't carry tax weight and disturbs park plan. Vi I loge Council Meeting - 10 June 1974 Engineer Lund reported that the Lambros Ditch project has been delayed due to spring road restrictions and wet weather. Public Works Supervisor Johansen indicated additional concern about illegal sewer connections at the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park. Uncovering, inspection, and approval of sewer connections is underway at the expense of the contractor. Plans are underway for the Glenpaul Drainage Project; estimated cost of $7,829. - Easements and bids are to be sought. Treasurer O'Kelly reported that a $50,000 investment which matured June 3, 1974, has been reinvested in Treasury Bills @8.5% discount until June 19, 1974; at which time it will be.further invested. A feasibility study was authorized for a state -aid road to extend froma proposed extension of Harriet I Avenue (west of Lexington) north to County Road E. The Preliminary Plat of Lametti Addition wasn't acceptable because the road was 28 feet (34 feet required by ordinance) and a fire hydrant wasn't indicated midway between a cul de sac and Snelling Avenue. Mr. Lametti has to decide whether proposed streets are to be dedicated or privately owned. In reference to control of recreational vehicles the Counci l concurred that enforcement of state statutes should be followed and the council would be receptive to a village ordinance, if necessary. Surface water regulations in reference to Lake Johanna was again discussed. Currently state statutes govern the lakes and in this case the Ramsey County Sheriff is charged to patrol Lake Johanna. The , council authorized the necessary actions to draw up an ordinance incorporating the surface water regulations. Police Chief Sexton adivsed he will have Arden Hills police officers deputized to augment the sheriff patrol on Lake Johanna. Planning Commission Meeting - 18 June 1974 Dave Lacey, Reporter Details presented to commission on "Steak Inn" at 51 and County Road E. Commission recommended approval with grading and planting contingencies. Minneapolis is gradually moving to County Road E. '