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------ r _ , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 13, 1981 Wayne Leonard, Ramsey County Coordinating Engineer, explained that the County will write the necessary easements; City is to acqui re the easements; County will assist the City; costs associ- ated with acquiring easements are the City's; City will own oper- ate and maintain the eaaements. Leonard explained that the County would like to award the con- tract in early spring 1982 (April); after plans and specs are approved by Arden Rills and Shoreview, they will be submitted to MnDot and the County Board for approval (about 45 to 60 days); noted that another 45 will be requi red to award the contract; an ticipates 4 to 6 months from time Aiden Hills and Shoreview approves the plans to award of contract. After discussion, Johnson moved, seconded by McAllister, that . Council schedule a Public Hearing on Monday November 30, 1981, relative to the Ramsey County Lexington Ave. Improvemen t, Grey Fox Road to County Road F. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). (Estimate cost of project - $1,140,000 - Arden Hills estimated cos t for curb and gutter - $18,850.) Resolution No. 81-74 Johnson moved, seconded by Wingert, thst Council adopt Resolution No. 81-74, RESOLUTION ORDERING FEASIBILITY REPORT RE LEXINGTON AVE. CURB AND GUTTER (IMPR. P81-4). Motion carried unanimously (4- 0) . Improvemen t No. SS-W-P-ST81-3, Arden Oaks Council wss re ferred to Feasibility Report of Improvement No. SS- W-P-ST81-3 re installation of streets and utilities to serve Arden Oak a Addition, and streets and utilities up to the proposed plat. It was noted that the total cost of the improvement is esUmated at $648,665. Developer Laughinghouse said it is feasible to proceed with the improvement; does not feel the costs of bringing the utilities to the plat should be charged to the plat. It was noted that the lots outside the plst (on Wesley & Old Hwy. 10) are anticipated to benefit and therefore be assessed. After discussion, Wingertmoved, seconded by McAllister, that Council adopt Resolution No. 81-67, ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT RE IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-W-P-ST81-3 and schedule a Public Hearing on November 30, 1981. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0). Hunters Park Drainage Pond Abutting 1151 Tiller Lane Christoffersen reported that he and Johansen looked at the pond area; possibly some erosion has taken place, but very little dam- age, if any"was noted to the surrounding property. Christoffersen said it appears the easement is some distance from the complain- ant's property. Christoffersen reported some erosion in the chan- nel, but sees no real problem at this time; noted that existing vegetation growth helps prevent erosion. It was suggested that coaplainant be advised of the Engineer's findings and requeat that he notify Council if the situation should change. Resolution No. 81-70 . ApprovinR Plans and Specifications and . AuthorizinR Advertisement for Bids for Impr. No. P-81-1 ( Grey Fox ~) Wingert moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council adopt Resolution No. 81-70, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING AD- VERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. P-Il-1 (Grey Fox Road) Motion carried unanimously (4-0). (Bid opening to be on Wednesday, November 18th at 2:00 p... CST at the Village Hsll). Resolution No. 81-73. InitiatinR Estsblishment of Public Railroad Crossing of Soo Line Spur Tracks on Grey Fox Road In discussion, it was noted that the resolution requests Sta~e approval of the railroad crossing; does not commit the City to pursue the crossing. -2-