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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 11,2000 22 supported flat face, six-inch high concrete curb and gutter in all areas except for those areas that . will have rain gardens, or the rural section of Hamline A venue, Councilmember Grant stated that he was not in favor of six-inch high curbs. He noted that along Highway 96 four-inch curbs had been used and he felt that these looked much better than six- inch high curbs, He felt that a taur-inch high curb was enough to channel the water and that six- inch high gutters only provide tar a more city, like appearance, Councilmember Grant stated that he has surmountable curbs in his neighborhood and he acknowledged that the curb must be driven over to access his driveway, He suggested that edge banding be used on North Hamline Avenue since water channeling was not a concern. He added that, if the City was contident that rain gardens will be included, then edge banding could be used on those portions ofthe roadway. However, he believed that the east end ofIngerson will required some sort of curbing, Mayor Probst asked if there were issues related to the use of four-inch curbs versus six-inch curbs, Mr. Brown stated that it may be possible to loose some capacity to carry water with the four-inch curbs. Although, he indicated that the lower curbs are easier to climb for bicycles, etc, . An audience member noted that his property was lower than the street and the water that runs on the street in front of his home comes from his yard, It was his belief that the installation of curbs and gutters will cause his backyard to flood. Mayor Probst stated that properly installed curbs and gutters will not cause yards to flood, Mr. Brown noted that during the reconstruction of the roadways, the roads could be lowered in places where necessary to prevent the concerns of water draining back to the yards, Mayor Probst suggested that the discussion be moved to the issue of reconstruction ofthe streets. He acknowledged that there were some areas within this neighborhood where rain gardens may work, however, there were a great deal of areas where they will not. Therefore, he advocated the installation of curb and gutter. Councilmember Rem stated that if the Council chooses to approve four,inch curbs and gutters, they should make it clear that there may be exceptions in some areas, Mayor Probst stated that he would not want different styles of curb and gutter to be used block- by-block in the neighborhood, Therefore, he felt that the first decision that the Council must make was the style of curb and gutter to be used. . Councilmember Larson noted that at this point the City Council was expected to provide direction to the City Engineer and Staff regarding changes to the feasibility report, He stated that the City Council should avoid getting into specific details, such as where certain types of curbs should be used, He felt that this should be left up to the City Engineer and Staff to include in the revised feasibility report, which the City Council and residents will review in order for a final