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~-- ., , Kinutes of Regular Council Keeting October 26, 1981 Payroll Hollenhorst moved approval of the Payroll as presented. Motion was seconded by McAllister and carried unanimously. (4-0). Plans for Traffic Signal at Lexlngton and County Road F McNiesh reported that Engineer Christoffersen has reviewed the traffic signal plans and recommends approval the reoL Johnson moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Councl1 approve the traffic aignal plans and authorize executlon of the plan by Mayor Woodburn. Mo Uon carried unanimously (4-0) . It waa noted that approval of the Agreement ls not required at this Ume; Attorney Lynden has been requested to draft a memoranda of understanding for Shorevlew and Arden Hl1ls to share equally in . ene rgy costs for aignal. Council Liaison Rep.rts Hollenhors t referred to Ie t te r from Senator Ashbach relative to Resolutlon 81-69. Decrying Lack of Notice to Property Oyners of Property Near a Proposed ReSidential Facility for the Housing of Mentally Handicapped Persons. In discussion relative to need for Human RiSh ts Commission's in- volvement, 1 t waa reported that the affected reeidents propose to keep track of annoyance. and lis t instances, times, dates etc.; w111 adVise the Ci ty office of any ordinance violations, auch as Ions term and/or overnight parking etc. Bollenh ors t reported receipt of a complaint that a school bua stop, on Snelling Avenue, is at a dip in the road, and cannot be aeen by motorists un Ul they suddenly come up on it over the creat of the hill; requeste that bus stop be relocated. Councl1 auggeated that complainant refer the COlllp lain t to the achool dlatrict. McAllister reported that in addl Uon to the 1.4 acre dedicated park, develope r Kurt Laughinghouse ls proposing a $7.000 cash donation, in lieu of additlonal land in Arden Oaks; his letter propos al 18 anticipated for conaideration at the November 23rd Council meeting, which he plana to attend. Johnson referred Council to the Harrlet Ave./Pine Tree Drive traf- fic problems; reported that the on-street parking has apparently been resolved by Ucketlng for overtillle parklng viOlations; ver- bal reports re excessive speed have, so far, been unfounded by the aherl ff deputiea; they will continue to monitor with radar. A "sharp turn" algn was suggested at Plne Tree Dri ve and Harriet to warn 1Il0torists; another alternative suggested was a yellow 25 mp. aign at the curve (not enforceable). Matter was deferred, pendlng report from Ramsey Coun ty and Committee. Woodburn referred to Townhouse Villages at Arden Hille Homes Assoc- i. U on Ie tte r rela ti ve to eroslon problems. After discusslon, Council concurred that it is the property owne rs responSibility to .aintain the requlred holding ponds on their property. . McNiesh was requested to respond to the items of inqulry 8S followa: 1. Ya. 2. Ci t~ haa no reeponslb 11i ty for main tenance of holding pon4s. 3. Drainage through properties is sub ject to approval of the City Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District; under present pollcy and sy. tem, Councl1 sees no way others can be as aessed for dralnage to the pond ln ques tion, -4-