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I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I Arden Hills Council 6 May 23, 1994 up on the Karth Lake storm sewer issue. He asked City Engineer Maurer to evaluate the feasibility of installing a new storm sewer drainage system that would eliminate some of the current drainage into the lake. Councilmember Hicks suggested that perhaps some of the new system be installed on Amble Drive during this reconstruction and that the remainder of the piping on Pleasant Drive be put in when the Pavement Management Plan indicates an overlay or reconstruction project is warranted for Pleasant Drive. Engineer Maurer stated that he will review the current situation and advise if a new drainage system should be installed to allow for the storm water to flow by gravity from Amble Road away from Karth Lake. Mayor Sather asked if each Councilmember wished to speak to the issue of the Public Hearing. Councilmember Probst indicated that he believes that fundamentally it is especially important to preserve the infrastructure on Dunlap and Amble Drive. His concern is that if these projects are pulled out of the street plan, this could cause further future deterioration. He believes that the City is responsible to correct the current street conditions. Standards for road construction change over time and the City's specifications also change to meet new standards. He is unable to address the Amble Road history. The concerns on Karth Lake are shared by him. Runoff to lakes is a broad issue and does not just apply to Karth Lake. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she shares Probst's concerns. She asked the Engineer whether the standards used today are different than in 1978. The Engineer stated that the standards previously used were for blacktop and gravel base. Now another sub-base level is included in the standard. In the proposed project improvements, the standards now include a sub-base and replacement with sand, which allows for improved drainage. His concern is to do the best job possible.