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-- .. , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1982 Page Two Johnson reported that Ramsey County Sheriff has been requested to use radar on County Rd. E and to observe the Snelling/County Rd. E intersection relative to "roll throurhs" etc; reported an acci- dent on County Rd. E in which a child pedestrian was hit by a car. Council concurred that Council ge t Weltzin's reaction to the p ro- posed re-marking of County Rd. E (51 to Snelling) to two traffic lanes, with bikeway 1 an e s , and reduced speed to 30 mph on County Rd.E, Snelling Ave. to Lexington Ave. John Bradford, 3200 No. Hamline Ave. , requested Council to con- sider a means for removal of leaves in the fall; suggested a suction machine as used in Roseville. . In discussion, it was reported that the Public Works Committee looked into the pu rchas e of a machine some 6-8 years ago; cost was $40,000 - $60,000 and was considered to be too costly for the short period of. use each year. It ,.;ras reported that Pamsey Cty. attempted to coordinate a leaf removal plan wi th refuse haulers in the north Ramsey municipalities this fall, but the plan was not effectuated. It was noted that New Brighton is conducting its own trial leaf drop program this fall - residents may drop their Ie aves at a specified site (site is restricted to leaves md grass clippings) to see how it works out. It was queried why the seven county area is the only area where leaf burn ing is p r.ohi bite d,. It was suggested that PCA be con- tacted relative to allowing lesf burning,by permit, in the metro area as well as out-state. Matter was referred to the Public Works Committee for current data and its recommendations to Council. REPORT OF V lLLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN (absent) Parking Lease Agreement - Control Data Council was referred to Lynden"Slet-ter of 10-14-82 and attached draft of revised Con t ro 1 Data Parking Lot Lease Agreement. In review, wording of item 19, page 4 was queried, which Mu lcahy <2S cribed as "boiler plate language". Concern was expressed relative to a one year agreemen t. Council con cu rred thst Attorney be requested to attempt to obtain s longe r term, or at least auto- mstic renewal, until either psrty wishes to terminate the agree- ment. (It was Council's understanding that the Parks Committee had re- viewed and approved the agreement draft; revise d agreement had not yet been approved by CDC) . Status of Johns ton Easement - Arden Oaks Council was referred to Lynden's lett...-rof 10-14-82 re Arden Oaks Improvement Project -- Easement No. 81-3-2 (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston). . In discussion, it was noted that the $4000 cost for the north cor- ridor route which Was agreed upon, will be an lIadd-onll to the contract price of the Arden Oaks project, and will be assessed to the project. It was reported that the developer has signed the Johnston easement. Political Signs Councilman Mulcahy referred Council to several cases (1978-1982) relative to poli tical sign regulations; expressed concern that kden Hills' Sign Ordinance may be too restrictive as it relates to poli tical signs. No Council action was taken. -2- ---