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. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-10-89 , Page 4 CASE #89-03 (Cont'd) Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Case #89-03, Site Plan Revision for Building Addition, 1313 West County Road E, McDonalds, for a six-foot by 40-foot addition to provide a cashier's window and office space, based on the following: 1) The modifications will create a healthier, safer and more convenient service for patrons and the general public, and 2) The modifications are considered minor and the special use is existing, so treating the application as a site plan revision is appropriate. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER RES. #89-18; APRV. PLANS & SPECS, ST. SEWER, 1680 OAK AVE Council was referred to a report from Clerk Administrator Berger dated 4-5-89, regarding the proposed storm sewer utilities to serve the area of Oak Avenue. Donald Lund, SEH, was present to review the plans prepared by Engineer Peters. He explained the proposal is to install a 12" storm sewer from Oak Avenue to connect with the existing 15" pipe on the Ramsey County park property; the plans include construction of catch basins and resurfacing in the area where damage occurs due to construction of the sewer line. Lund advised the estimated cost of the sewer construction is $13,200.00. He referred to Peters letter dated 4-10-89, which recommends the City seek informal quotes rather than advertise for bids, since the project costs are below $15,000. The letter also states that if the Council decides the costs will be assessed, he recommends a feasibility report be prepared and a date set for pubic hearing with the affects residents. Lund explained that the City will need to acquire drainage and utility easement to construct and maintain the storm sewer; Peters recommended the City Attorney begin the process of obtaining the easement. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Resolution No. 89-18, Approving Plans And Specifications For The Installation Of Storm Sewer Utilities To Serve 1680 Oak Avenue And Adjacent Areas (Improvement No. ST 89-02). Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Acting Attorney Filla explained that if the City decides to specially assess the costs of the project a public hearing is required; he suggested Council reserve the possibility of the assessment process by holding a public hearing. Micheal Daub, Attorney representing the Albergs, suggested Council consider dispensing with the public hearing process. He stated the cost is less than $15,000.00, it appears there are fewer property owners that are affected by the improvement and, he reminded Council the public hearing process will extend the time for project completion. Daub pointed out that Dr. Alberg is interested in completion of the project and has indicated he will pay the costs to resurface his driveway. Daub recommended Council proceed with the informal bid process. There was Council discussion relative to assessing the costs of the proposed project. Councilmember Hansen questioned if the residents in the area had been previously assessed for storm sewera Filla and Berger advised they had not researched previous assessments. Mayor Sather suggested the public hearing process be followed; he explained the Council may decide not to assess the project, however, the option remains opena Filla questioned if the plans prepared by the Engineer are sufficient to advertise for bids. Lund stated the plans are detailed enough to advertise for bids, however, a feasibility study would have to be prepared. There was discussion relative to the costs and time period for preparation of a feasibility report and advertisement for bids. It was determined the completion date of the project would be delayed approximately two weeks if the formal bid process is followed and the feasibility report would not be lengthy.