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.. Minutes of Special Counci I Meeting Page two February 18, 1975 D. Bethel ~aster Meter Johansen reported that the Bethel Master Meter is now in- stalled and Is ready for pressure test and line flushing. He explained that this wi II be scheduled very soon -- must be done after 7:00 p.M. to accoMModate Bethel College. E. State Aid Road Discussion Johansen reported that the Committee discussed the proposed Lexington Avenue up-grading by Ramsey County, and proposed that drainage up-grading be considered at this time, so both projects can be coordinated. . Crichton suggested that perhaps the Village State-aid streets should be re-studled for possible re-deslgnation. Engineer Christoffersen was requested to research the State-aid street provisions and to prepare a report for Counci I consideration, report is to include rationale re County or State turning streets over to the Vi Ilage. Feyerelsen noted the apparent need for a walking path along Lexington Avenue, which should be considered in the Lexington Avenue up-grading plans. He suggested that the Lexington Avenue up-grading should include the section from County Road D to County Road E, as well as the portion north of County Road E to 1-694 and/or Victoria or to Highway 96. After discussion, McNiesh was requested to Invite Ramsey County Engineer to discuss proposed plans for Lexington Ave. up-grading with the Counci I at the March 17, 1975 '!Ieetlng. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Utill~les - Pemtom Townhouse Villages, Sixth and Seventh Additions and First Addition North Christoffersen referred Council to a letter from Don Lund dated 1/22/75, and reported that, because of the extensive list of items pending cor- rectton, he is not recommending acceptance of the utilities In Additions 6 and 7 or First Addition North at this time. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Councl I not accept the construction work involved in the request of 1/15/75 (Pemtom 6th and 7th Addltlons and 1st Addition North), untl I items specified as deficiencies have been r,ectitied, and approved by the Vill~ge Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. Christoffersen referred Councl I to his letter of 2/13/75 re estimates of construction cost for bond Items In the Fi"'''''' .........'-- "--~'. re- porting that the cost estimates are based on acceptable unit prices and that the tdal estimated construction cost is reasonable. Matter was referred to Attorney Lynden for his comments. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER RICHARD FREDLUND . Case No, 74-38, Twin City Christian Homes - Special Use Permit Fredlund described the application as a request for a retirement center, to be located in Arden Hills south of the 500 Line track. and north of County Road E, between Highway 51 and Old Highway 10. He said the 2 to 3 story center is to comprise three attached wings, incorporating 150 units (housing about 185 persons) In the first phase, and is sited on roiling terrain, screened to the west by a groye of trees and. to a certain extent. by a h ill to the east. ... Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission, in reviewing the ~roposal, took Into account a letter submitted by Metro Councl I, expressing that they are much in favor of the proposal, and the need for 2000+ units for the elderly In the north suburban area. He said that other points taken Into account were the location of the Arden Plaza shopping center, the faci lities at Bethel Col lege and transportation routes, as they would relate to the proposed center. The Commission also took into account the number of persons at the meet- ing that objected to the proposal, the impact of the Increase of popu- lation, as It related to the community (stating that this is probably a positive factor, as opposed to a negative factor). -2-