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<br />,Minutes of Special Counci I MeeTing
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<br />August 23, !976
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<br />State Frontage Road Convey~~
<br />Johansen reported that the Public Works Committee recommends Council
<br />acceptance of six State Frontage Roads, which the City currently
<br />maintains, and referred Counci I to letter from Engineer ChrIstoffersen
<br />dated 8/10/76.
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<br />In discussion, Council expressed concern re replacement cost of these
<br />frontage roads; and determined that costs would exceed benefits to
<br />the City;, therefore, requested Johansen to notify the State Highway
<br />Department that Arden Hili s does not des,i re to accept the conveyance
<br />of the six frontage roads at this tlme~. L ,
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<br />State-aid Road Designation
<br />Johansen referred Council to Engineer Christoffersen's letter of
<br />8/11/76 re M.S.A. Street Deslgnatbn, advising that any streets Arden
<br />Hills wishes to designate this year should be in preliminary form
<br />and sent to the State during the first part of September.
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<br />Crichton suggested en amended State-aid road designation plan to Council
<br />for Its consideration, which would increase road de~~~a~ncto within,
<br />.M miles ,ot the p'ermltted ml f~age fqr Arden Hi I!s.t".W~~ A.u.-
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<br />After revl6w of several alternate plans and discussion, Council author-
<br />Ized Engineer to prepare Resolution adopting change In State-aid road
<br />designation for Arden Hills, as per amended map.
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<br />Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I adopt Resolution
<br />No. 76-41, authorizing the change In State-aid road designation and
<br />authorizing Its execution by the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously.
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<br />REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN
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<br />Bids for Hamllne Avenue Improvement
<br />Christoffersen referred Council to the bids received tor the Hamllne
<br />Avenue up-grading project (leveling co~rse, seal-coating and shoulder
<br />along the west side of the road); recommending that Councl I accept
<br />the low bid of $11,643.60 (B-Tu Mix Company).
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<br />After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council
<br />adopt Resolution No. 76-42 awarding the bid to B-Tu Mix Company In the
<br />amount of $11,643.60, for Hamllne Avenue Improvement, County Road F
<br />to Highway 96. Matton carried unanimously.
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<br />Bids for County Road F Improvement
<br />Christoffersen referred Council to the bids received tor the County
<br />Road F Improvement, ranging from $155,173.30 to $199,844.00. He
<br />reported that plans have been sent to the State for review, but have
<br />not been returned to date; bid should not be awarded at this time,
<br />pending approval by the State, and resolution of necessary easements
<br />by Attorney Lynden.
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<br />In. dlscusslon o~ needed easements, Mr. R~lling stated he has not made
<br />any definite decisions on the easements requested.
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<br />Feasibility Report re little Crow Addition -
<br />Christoffersen referred Councl I to his lotter of 8/18/76 In which he
<br />estimates the cost of the proposed Little Crow Addition at $18,500,
<br />reducing this amount by $1,000, If bituminous curb is substituted for
<br />concrete curb and gutter.
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<br />After discussion, Council requested McNlesh to inform the property
<br />owners of the feasibility report and to a.k whether they wish Council
<br />to proceed with preparation of plans and specifications tor the project.
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<br />A!lprOVa I of Rams.llY County P I ens for Lex i ngton Avenue i ~.2!ovement from
<br />County Road E to Grey Fox Road
<br />Council was referred to letter from Floyd Snyker, Assistant County
<br />Engineer (8/19/76), in which he estimllted the total cost for storlll
<br />sewor @ $27,330 involved alinneios to be Shorevlf;lll" Arrll!'n Hills, Ramsey
<br />coun.tY-!!'\rl Mli:s,~ta Highway Oepartment. It \tilS noted by McNiesh
<br />that f1tf~~portion of the cost, when determined, will be
<br />credited-iIiii against future'(pr-oJects Involving County particI-
<br />pation. ,~~
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