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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 29, 1999 11 Councilmember Rem stated that she had been concerned for how the double cul-de-sac option would affect the Bachman property. She expressed her approval of not changing the Official Map and allowing the temporary cul-de-sacs. With regard to Staff's suggestion to move the cul-de-sac to the north property line, Mr. Rekuski noted that there are large trees in the area which he would hope to preserve. He suggested moving the cul-de-sac up approximately 20 feet and providing the City with an easement. Mr. Ringwald stated that Staff would work with the applicant to settle this issue. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to deny the request to change the Official Map, based on the discussions this evening, and for the applicant to work with the Staff to reach a compromise regarding the location of the cui -de-sac and easement. Mayor Probst invited anyone in the audience who was present for this Planning Case to make comments. Mr. Hue Bradley stated that he owns the property on the lake to north of the Bachman property. He asked what the plans are for the future development of Lake Lane. He indicated that it is now a dirt road and, although some potholes had been filled, these have been settling in again with the spring thaw. He asked if it would be possible for some improvements to be made to the road, even though it only serves access to his house. Mayor Probst stated that the future status of the road is dependent upon what happens with the Bachman property. If Shoreline Lane is brought through it is most likely that Lake Lane will remain as is and a cul-de-sac may have to be constructed. Mr. Bradley stated that his main concern was for the current condition of the road. He noted that he pays for the snow plowing of the road. Mayor Probst asked if the road is private or public. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it is technically a public road. He indicated that any improvements to the road would require discussions regarding the fact that the Oddfellow property is fenced up to the road surface and the east side of Lake Lane drops off into a low area. Mr. Fritsinger stated that Class 5 materia] had been laid down on Lake Lane last fall. It was decided at that time that, once the issue of Shoreline Lane was resolved, the City Engineer would consider the area of Lake Lane as part of the street re-rating process and pavement management plan. Ms. Diane Rushenburg, 3168 Shoreline Lane, stated her neighborhood has been a confined and safe area and she would like to maintain it this way. She indicated that ifShore1ine Lane were brought through, this would result in traffic coming off of Lexington Avenue to drive around the lake. This could result in vandalism that is not a problem at this time. The layout of the road is comfortable and attractive. It has worked well in the past and will continue to work in the future.