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- . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 30. 1998 22 D. Upgrading Trail Access Areas Ms. Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, explained she is asking permission to upgrade the trail access areas at Edgewater Avenue, Jerrold Avenue, and Katie Lane. She noted this had been discussed last year. Ms. Walsh reported that along Katie Lane, one of the houses was built up so they recommend the retaining wall be matched. Currently, there is no home on the south side of that trail. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Hicks seconded a motion to approve paving all of the segments since there will be street construction in the area this summer and an expenditure of an additional $6,291.50 from the Park Fund. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). E. Sanitary Sewer Repairs Mr. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, explained that the Public Works Department had previously identified areas of the sanitary sewer system where structural failures have occurred. This identification was the result oftelevising approximately 20,000 linear feet of suspect sewer pipe, much of which lays adjacent to wetland areas. He advised that significant damage was found but it was determined to repair only the worst ofthose areas. Mr. Stafford recommended the immediate repair of the worst areas at a cost of approximately $14,500 for engineering fees relating to those repairs. It was noted that staff has budgeted $75,000 for sanitary sewer repair work in 1998. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Wark Order #98-04 for engineering costs relating to necessary repairs to the sanitary sewer system The motion carried unanimously (4-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Post requested Council direction with respect to reviewing the cigarette compliance check ordinance issue. Councilmember Malone recommended the ordinance be written to comply with State Law. Mayor Probst statcd the rates being quoted by North Suburban Tobacco Compliance Project were very inexpensive. Mr. Post stated this is being done in conjunction with Ramsey County. Consensus was reached to continue with the present policy. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Post advised that staff will contact property owners regarding the Council's action on the 1998 Street Improvement Project. Councilmember Hicks suggested the streets for the next street improvement project be identified now so those that would be assessed can be notified. Mr. Ringwald suggested a graphic within the newsletter to identifY the streets and year anticipated for improvement. The Council concurred.