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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 10. 1998 4 . Ms. Walsh advised that the Council is being asked to reaffirm its position on the demolition of 1369 Forest Lane as the property owner has not met any of the requirements of the court ordered Finding, which included all repairs being completed by August IS, 1998. She noted the City obtained a court date on June 14, 1998. At that time, the Judge established a deadline of August IS, 1998 for all improvements to the home to be completed or the home demolished. Mr. Nixon has not done any major improvements to the house since the fire and claims he does not have sufficient funds to do so because his insurance company has not paid off his remaining mortgage. Acting Mayor Malone asked if the house can be demolished if the fire is under active investigation for arson. Mr. Miller advised that the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department is aware of the fact that the City is involved in this process. Councilmember Aplikowski noted that the owner has until August IS, 1998 to comply and questioned the impact of the intended action. Mr. Fritsinger explained that this action is merely a reaffirmation that the Council wishes to proceed. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Keirn seconded a motion to reaffirm the intention of previous Council direction and authorize staff to proceed with the demolition of the home at 1369 Forest Lane as the property owner has not met any of the requirements of the court ordered Finding. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . B. Resolution #98-52, Authorizing Preparation of a Feasibility Study and the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for a Portion of West Round Lake Road and the West Round Lake Road/Highway 96 Intersection Mr. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director, explained that as part of the development agreement, the City agreed to improve West Round Lake Road including the West Round Lake Road and Highway 96 intersection to the south side of the Indykiewicz property subject to the granting of all necessary permits and approvals. The Council, on June 9, 1998, approved the preliminary design for Highway 96 through Arden Hills. This approval allows the City to proceed with the final design work for the subject area. Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution #98-52 which authorizes the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility study and prepare plans and specifications for a portion of West Round Lake Road and the West Round Lake Road/Highway 96 intersection. Councilmember Larson asked if this project was behind the timeline. Mr. Stafford said the staff has been working on property acquisition and have had various meetings with the US Fish and Wildlife staff and other agencies. Because of this, the project is a little behind schedule, but it is expected that the City will still meet all requirements related to the December 31, 1998 deadline. Councilmember Larson inquired about the changes proposed for Highway 96 and if there would be a boulevard cut to allow a turn onto the frontage road. Mr. Stafford stated there will be an access to the mobile home park and clarified the location. . Acting Mayor Malone noted this project is subject to acquisition of the property and asked what will happen if the City cannot acquire the needed property. Mr. Fritsinger stated this was discussed at the time of the development agreement and that the key is to provide a controlled