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.--- Minutea of Special Council Meeting Nov. 23, 1981 . It was noted that the narrou bridge across Hwy. 51 creates an obs tacle; bike path will end at l.;,u b ..lAa8. C!...t-'Vv\,",(,,'(('~/ (i;~~!"", # Council queried the cou rso of the pathway from Crepeau Park thru Arden Plaza to Coun ty Rd. E, which has apparently not been resolved; referred this pathway to Parks and Recreation Committee and Plan- ning Commiasion for recommendations to Council. Johnson moved, seconded by McAlliater that Council app rove the Median Island Plans and authorize the Engineer to submit them to the County. Motion carried unanimoualy (4-0) . Council suggested green macadam islands for the Coun ty' s con- sideration. . Johnaon moved, seconded by HOllenhorst. that Council app rove the bike/pedestrian walkway plans and authorize the Engineer to sub- mit the plana to the State for the walkway on the south side of County Rd. E for approval. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) Report on Sanitsry S ewe rs through Ramsey County Open Space between Coun tv Road E and E2 - RCWD Long Lake Chain of Lskes Improvement Council was referred to Christoffersen's letter of 11-12-81 and attached map indicating manholes where top of casting elevation is lower than the estimated msximum high water surface elevation. After discuaoion, Conncil concurrad that Mayor Woodburn advise RCWD 0 f the potential flooding problems, requesting that the man- holes be raised ab ove the estimated msximum water surface eleva- tions. Discussion re Financin~ Pendina Pr01ects Council waa referred to McNiesh's memo of 11-20-81 and to trans - parencies of Pending Projects. Christoffersen noted that MSA funda are meant to off-set high cos ts ; City may received MSA money and assess 100% , if it desire.s; auggested thst some aasess- ment seema reasonab Ie; suggested that Council not as sess 100% , but not assesa lowe r than the amount of a "normalll assessment; noted that $300,000 MSA funda can be accumulated before municipal- ity loses it tlneedsll.. In discussion, Council noted other potential needs of MSA funds. It was suggested that it is not necessary to use all available MSA funds on the pending projecta; should look also at potential needa as well e.g, Hamline Ave. up-grading. It was suggested that Council concentrate on what is cons ide red a "reasonable assessmentll. plac- ing less concern on available MSA funds. It was suggested that Council determine first if the project warranta the cost; if so, then the me thod of financing. It was noted that the Northwest water project has been assessed and is gradually being paid; other projects are new. ChrisqfJfferaen noted that Arden Oaks will be requeating credita - has had some assesamenta; noted that some City participation was apparently in- dicated previously to the former dsvelope~ REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB . Investments (by Treasurer Lamb and Councilman McAllister) 11/13/81 - $100,000 at Twin City Fede ral at 121,;%, maturing 2/15/82 11/16/81 - $102,847.91 at Twin City Federal at 121,;% , maturing 2/16/82 11/20/81 - $101,212.03 at TWin City Federal at 11.5%, maturing 2/20/82 McAllister moved to ratify the Troasurer's investments. Motion WaS seconded by Johnson and carried unanimous ly (4-0). (Councilman Hollenhorst left the mee ting) -4- -