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~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1981 It waa Council's understanding that the Arden Hills/Shoreview Agreement will assure that Shoreview pay costs simultaneously as incurred by Arden Hills, to assure that Arden Hill's outlay does not exceed its share of the improvement costs. Resolution No. 81-16, Ordering Feasibility Report No. 81-1, Grey Fox Road Council was referred to explained that approval ticipates the bid award for Improvement draft of Resolution of the plans by the about August 1st. No. 81-1&. Christoffersen State is pending; an- Johnson moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council adopt Resolu- tion No. 81-16, Ordering Feasibility Report for Improvement No. 81-1, Grey Fox Road. Motion carried unanimously. . Christoffersen reviewed the alternate street width and on-atreet parking restrictions appling to each. 36' wide - no parking either side 46' wide - one side parking only 66' wide - both aide parking ~.... I" (t.~, ~""-- ..f:.';'" .7.1':-(/( l" / , , \;~Ft/ ~,,!(.;,t,k.(f.:,/I.,[' /( ,y Council concurred that a 36' wide street. with no on-street park- ing, is considered adequate, since ordinance provides that suffi~ cient off-street parking be provided when properties are developed, and there is capacity for off-street parking which is not being utilized. Council concurred that the improvement of Grey Fox Road should not include the improvement of the north/south frontage road from Grey Fox to Highway 51; concurred to defer this until a later date. Christoffersen noted that the type of railroad crossing has not been decided, but will be a substantial cost item. In further discussion re the Lexington Ave. Improvement by Ramsey County, Christoffersen advised that the City will be charged 75% of curb costs; noted thst Council should determine whether to assess for drainage, curb etc. Christoffersen was requested to include his recommendations in his report to Council. REPORT OF VILLAGE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR BUD JOHANSEN purchase of Sickle Bar for Massey-Ferguson Tractor Council was referred to Johansen's memo of 2-20-81. Woodburn moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Council approve the purchase of the sickle mower from Farm Service at a cost of $1,200.00 as pe r Johansen's. memO. Motion carried unanimously. . Repair of Booster Pumps and Check Valves Johansen explained that the General Repair bid of $9,121.30, for repair of the booster pumps and check valves, exceeds the budget by about $1,100; if parts can be re-used, a substantial saving could be realized and repair costs would be within the budget; noted that this cannot be determined until repairs are made. Woodburn moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council authorize award of the bid to General Repair Service st $9,121.30. Motion carried unanimously. Needs Assessment - Additional Water Tower Johansen reported that it has been determined that the Red Fox Road booster station site is adequate for a 1~ million gallon water tower, if and when needed; reported that the Public Works Committee requeats that the Engineer ascertain whether the City will eventually need another water tower and, if so, when and how large. Council concurred that Engineer Christoffersen be authorized to prepare a rough water tower needs assessment, prior to August 1981, as requested. 3