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'; . . :~. Minutes of Regular CouncIl Meeting Page three May 23, 1977 to attorney to ~epresent t~e City In the ensuing litigation. John McCarthy and Frank Stanton discussed the Arden Hills III Association request that Council obtain another attorney to represent the City In this matter. After discussion, Council concurred that the firm of Stringer, Donnelly, Courtney, Cowie and Rohleder, Ltd. will capably repre- sent the City; Councilmen will consult with firm re which attorney In their litigation department wlil be assigned as the trial attorney In this csse. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Resolution No. 77-25. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids on improvement No. 77-1 Christoffersen explained that a small portion of the sewer line Is proposed to cross a "silver" of Bethel College property, which will require a 10-15 foot easement; recommends this route because of the terreln; Council to obtain the essement If the route Is determined to be advisable. In discussion, Crichton referred Council to a previous Bethel College sewer connection, at the west side of the campus, which he belIeves was permitted, with the understanding that Bethel would share In the costs for Increased capacity at the time further development In that area should warrant It. Christoffersen said that It does not appear that the segment of sewer beyond the campus limits has been accepted by the City to date. Council directed Christoffersen to determine procedure for Council's acceptance of the sewer line, after It Is ascertelned that the sewer segment Is of'adequate size and condition for accep- tance by the City. ChrIstoffersen explained that an addendum can be attached to the plans and specifications If a change Is needed. CrIchton ,moved approval of Resolution No. 77-25, approving plans and specIfications and ordering advertisement for bids on Improve- ment No. 77-1; bid opening to be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, '977; Council consideration of bids on June 27th 8 8:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Wingert and c~rrled unanimously. 1977 Sealcoatlnq Profect - Advertisement for Bids Christoffersen reported that the bid opening will be 8 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 1977; Counell can, conceivably, consider the bids on June 13th. (Christoffersen noted that Northern States Power has agreed to reimburse the City for repair costs for damage to Indian Oaks Court.) Revision of Pre'lmlnarv Plat - Karth Lake Estates Christoffersen Bnd Developer Harstad referred Council to a proposed revision of Karth Lake Estates. Christoffersen said the revision does not present any engineering prOblems. Harstad explained thaT the proposed reoriented cul-de-sac street (Pleasant Circle) provides better traffic flow, because of Its direct access to Lexington Avenue; subsequent rearrangement of the lots Is more compatible to the existing land contours; same number of lots are proposed. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the amended Preliminary Plat of Karth Lake Estates as submitted (dated received 5/23/77). Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Harstad agreed to meet with Councilman Crichton re park dedIcation. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 77-18. Lot Spilt - Carl Elmquist, 1300 In~erson Road Crepeau moved to reconsIder Council action of May 9th re Case No. 77-18. Motion was seconded by Crichton. In discussion, Crepeau said that he favors an easement to the lake for the st~eet lot (easterly lot) Instead of a lot spilt for the corridor to the lake, as requested; accomplishes the same purpose, but provides more protection for adjacent properties on the lake. -3-