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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 31, 1982 Page Two - . " . . Questions and Comments: 1. Why 1s concrete curb and gutter necessary north of Hwy. 96 On west side? Leonard explained that the cost of concrete curb and gutter vs. cost of extended shoulder with bituminous curb is about the same; concrete curb is better and more permanent and therefore cheaper. It was noted that the cost of curb/gutter is paid 3/4 by the city, with probably no cost for shoulder extension and drainage ditch. 2. What is height of proposed retaining walls and fencing? . Leonard explained that in some areas the yards are low in compar- ,ison to the roadway and pathway; timber walls, with chain link fence on top are propoaed as a barrier; noted that rock wall and split rail fence could be substituted if desired. (About 3~'-5~') 3. Concern was expressed re proposed pathway crossing at Victoria at point of poorest visibility; also of concern was the need for a considerable amount of fill at pond area; to create pathway on west side. Leonard explained that the pathway was requested on the west side for access to the park; also is considered preferable because of existing adequate r.o.W. on the west and steep driveways on the east side. Buckley said there is a real need for access to Cum- mings Park from the northeast corner of Arden Hills. 4. It was queried whether the County will use its entire $20,000 pathway budget on this pathway. Leonard said the entire amount will go into this project. ,5. Maintensnce of the pathway was queried. Leonard said the pathways will be dedicated to the municipality in which it is located, after which it will be the municipality's responsibility to maintain,police, repair, replace etc. Leonard noted that pathways are usually considered "seasonal", and are not kept clean all year. An~Holewa, 4480 Pleasant Drive, asked if the road is designed for four lanes (two lanes each direction)? Leonard said two lanes each way can be accommodated; can be oper- ated and striped for one lane each way, with parking if desired- County can control two or four lanes; when four lanes are needed, will operate as a four lane road. Leonard said it is not the County's intent to stripe with left turn lane in center, but it can be done; noted this would not be appropriate from Victoria south - balance can be striped as it is south of County Road E. Jerry Meyer, 4414 Amble Circle, said he has a line of fir trees, about 7' high, on, or within his property line. Leonard said a construction easement would be requested; can make provisions to transplant or replace trees or reimburse for trees; noted that if County transplants or replaces trees, they are guaranteed for one growing season beyond the time planted (e.g. Sept. '83 thru '84 growing seasons). Leonard explained that the specifications will address the agreement (a joint acceptance arrangement). . Meyer asked if County will repair fence if it is broken by County plows. Leonard explained that the County will repair damage to fence caused by plows. Don McAdams, 4460 Pleasant Drive, asked if the proposed wall will give the appearance of "Fort Apache". Leonard described the walls to be of timber, smooth side to the residence (rock wall would also be acceptable); noted that the cost difference is insignifi- cant. Another alternative would be a sodded 3-1 slope between path and residential property if desired; noted that options will be worked out. -2-