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. . . Arden Hills Council March 8, 1993 15 Councilmember Probst asked if the issue is primarily that of speed or whether there is an enforcement problem. Councilmember Aplikowski commented that there is a concern that the speed limit is unsafe given the condition of the road and the large number of abutting residences. Administrator Person stated that perhaps it may be practical to ask the County to coordinate the speed limit study witb other work done in the area. Councilmember Malone commented that although he is aware of the concerns that have been raised, he is not certain that the speed limit of the road is inappropriate. He reminded Council that requesting the County perform a study would be asking them to expend taxpayer's money for such a study. He said it would be acceptable to ask the County to check into this, but he would be uncomfortable asking them to spend money on an in-depth study. Councilmember Hicks commented that there are several citizens who have expressed concern that the speed limit is excessive. MOTION: Aplikowski moved, seconded by Hicks, to forward to Ramsey County a request to study a possible speed reduction for old Snelling Avenue per the recommendation of the Public Safety/Works Committee. Motion carried (3-2; Aplikowski, Hicks & Sather voted aye; Malone & Probst voted nay). COUNCIL COMMENTS PARKS & RECREATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS Councilmember Probst reported that there are discussions underway with regard to Arden Hills scheduling the use of school tennis courts during off-school hours. He said he would keep Council apprised on this matter. Probst advised that there is funding available through Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficient Act (ISTEA) for "enhancement" purposes, and perhaps the City should investigate that funding source possibility. Administrator Person advised that staff will be attending a meeting in the next week regarding ISTEA funding possibilities. Mayor Sather recalled that Council, at their last meeting, appointed Jeanne Winiecki as interim chair to the Planning Commission until a permanent chairperson could be appointed. He suggested appointing Winiecki as Chairperson on a permanent basis.