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. . . .' Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular eouncil Meeting, 3-25-91 Page 4 PUBLIC BRING (Cont'd) Menke suggested the installation of speed bLntps in the Valentine Avenue area to deter high speed traffic or a reduced speed limit sign. Engineer Maurer advised the speed limit is set by state statute and cities normally avoid installation of speed bLntps due to liability and maintenance issues . Councilmember Hansen questioned if the street closing would have any adverse effect on emergency vehicle access. Fire Orief Winkel stated closing the street may cause unnecessary delays for emergency vehicle access. SUe Amos Palmer, 1717 Gramsie Road, spoke in opposition to the fonnula utilized for assessing corner lots. John L3ndon, 3415 Glenarden Road, questioned the longevity of the proposed bituminous overlay. Engineer Graham explained the process typically has a life-span of 10 years, with normal seal coating and =ack sealing procedures being necessary during the 10 year tilne frame. Karen Albert, 4090 Valentine Crest Road, presented a petition dated 3-22-91, signed by the residents of Valentine Crest Road, stating the proposed improvement of the street is unnecessary and requesting this street be deleted from the scheduled inprovements. Mayor Sather advised a letter was received from Jeffrey Rountree, 4126 Valentine Crest Road, fav=ing the proposed improvement and requesting the Engineer address the pending and drainage problems in this area. Etl Lindquist, 1668 Chatham Avenue, stated his driveway is sunken and the =b is now at a higher elevation than the driveway. Engineer Maurer advised the thickness will be feathered and the problem co=ected. Bob Kunze, 4073 Valentine Court, explained the drainage problems occurring on Valentine Crest Road due to the filling of the culvert in this area. Public Works SUperintendent Winkel stated that the drainage problem is occurring due to placement of drain tile in a city easement. He suggested a separate meeting with Kunze to discuss this problern. Mike Richardson, 1448 Arden Place, questioned if inspections will be done on the work in progress. Engineer Maurer advised his staff will be conducting the inspections for the improvement project. SUe Hustings, 4136 Norma Circle, stated opposition to the fonnula utilized for assessing corner lots; questioned how Council arrived at the fonnula. Councilmember Malone advised that corner lots are normally considered to have a higher property value, due to the fact access may be obtained from either street and there is an adjacent residence/neighbor on only one side of the lot.