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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 13, 1981 " . . Crichton noted, that whether the assessment hearing is held before or after award of bid is based on whether there are to be assess- ments; One of the thoughts is that Arden Hills might want to take the approach of a storm drainage improvement area which would be a separate taxing district. Lynden briefly reviewed Chapter 444 provisions re its possible ramifications and the delay pending establishment of the district by ordinance. After discussion, Council concurred that a Special Council Meet- ing be scheduled on Monday, April 20th at 7:30 p.m. to discuss assessment procedures with Bond Consultant Peter Popovich. In discussion of the four concerns raised by the Shoreview Council . relative to the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, Johnson said he would like to see a sketch of the flows from Island Lake and how they impact Arden Hills; also queried point number 4 of Filla's letter. Christoffersen said he would prepare the Island Lake flow sketch; noted that the New Horizon Homes Development (Cty. Rd. F, east of Deluxe Check) does not substantially affect the total drainage picture, but he will show it on a map. In discussion of Bethel ditch capacity, Christoffersen said it appears it will satisfactorily accommodate flows of 200 to 250 cfs. Council discussed point number 3 relative to payment of costs should .Arden Hills or Shoreview decide to abandon the project. Council concurred to defer resolution of this matter to the April 20th meeting. REPORT OF VILLACE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSON Improvement No. P-80-l, County Road E Resolution No. 81-23 It was reported that the Attorney for McGuires may want some changes in the proposed easement; wants indemnification, if an in- jury should occur, compensation, and the area returned to its orig- inal status at completion of the project. Lynden said the changes, except for the compensation which Council concurred is not accept- able, seem reasonable. if McGuires pays all costs for the changes and the changed easement location is first approved by the city engineer. After review of the status of three other easements, not yet re- ceived (Flahertys, Standard Oil and Carrolls), it was moved by Woodburn, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Council adopt Resolution No. 81-23, APPROVING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FOR PROJECT A IMPROVEMENT NO. P-80-1. Motion carried (WOOdburn, HOllenhorst, Johnson, Crichton voting in favor of the motion; McAl1ister voting in opPOSition). Proposal re Maintenance of Traffic Signals at East and West Ramps of T.H. 51 - MnDOT Council was referred to letter from MnDOT (4-1-81) re proposed maintenance of signal systems of the T.H. 51 east and west ramp intersections. . After discussion, Woodburn agreed to contact MnDOT re the proposed shared maintenance of the signal system and street lights and to discuss the need for the west ramp signal. Bid Award - Water Tower Painting Council was referred to Christoffersen's letter of 4-9-81. reCOm- mending award of bid to the 10w bidder. Al1ied Painting and Reno- vating Inc. in the amount of the bid and denying the use of the substitution. After discussion. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council award the bid to Allied Painting and Renovating Inc. at $17.300 as per specifications. Motion carried unanimously. -2-