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- . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 8-26-91 Page 5 MEI'ERS (Cont'd) Malone IlIOVed, se=nded by Growe, to authorize the expenditures of funds, not to exceed $4,375.00, an:i direct the PublicWorks SUperintendent to proceed with the lease an:i installation of flow meter equipment for testing purposes. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Councilrnember Malone recalled discussion of utilizing two-way water meters; questioned if the Public Works SUperintendent has any =st figures available for purchase of such meters. Winkel stated he does not have any quotes available at this time. He advised he will obtain a cost estimate an:i report to Council. ODOR PROBLEM; HAMLINE AVENUE Councilrnember Malone requested an update from the Public Works SUperintendent regarding the odor problem at the residence on Hamline Avenue. Winkel advised staff recently cleaned the sewer line an:i did not find anything unusual. He e>q:llained the sewer line was previously videotaped an:i a smoke test performed. He further advised that Bethel College was contacted to determine if anything unusual was deposited in the sewer lift stations. winkel noted that two engineering firms have worked on identifying the problem. Council questioned if this is the residence where the stack was extended. Winkel =nfirmed the extension of the stack an:i noted the residence is undergoing remodeling at this time an:i it appears the stack will be higher than the initial extension. He advised the resident has also discussed installation of new plumbing in conjunction with the remodeling. Councilrnember Malone recalled a complaint from the resident last year which =incided with the official opening of Bethel College. Winkel stated the hatneowner claims the problem is ongoing, however, the City has not been contacted during each occurrence. Councilrnember Growe e>q:llained she received a call regarding this matter an:i the resident advised the family be=rnes physically ill during the time the odor is present. No action taken. SAFEI'Y CONCERNS; T.H. 51 & SNELLING AVENUE Council1nember Growe e>q:lressed concern relative to the recent fatality which occurred at the intersection of Highway 51 an:i Snelling Avenue. Growe stated this intersection =ntinues to present safety hazards an:i suggested Council =nsider forwarding a petition to the County requesting review of the intersection to determine what type of measures may be taken to improve safety =nditions. Growe IlIOVed' se=nded by Hicks, to direct staff to forward a request to MN/Dot an:i Ramsey County Highway Department requesting review of the intersection of Highway 51 an:i Snelling Avenue, to determine methods for improving safety =nditions. Motion carried unaniIlIOusly. (5-0)