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I I Ie I I I . I . .e I I . I I . I Ie I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 26. 1996 7 the loss of their "country" atmosphere with concrete curb installation, and possible loss of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Stonehouse stated he recommends complete reconstruction of Oak Avenue as well. Mr. Stonehouse stated that drainage is the greatest concern for Ridgewood Court residents, and additional correction beyond an overlay may be necessary. Mr. Stonehouse noted that no residents were present at the McCracken Lane information meeting, and cold-in-place recycling with edge drain installation should provide an adequate solution. Mr. Stonehouse noted that Eide Circle residents' greatest concern was flat driveways into the street resulting in some potential drainage problems, as well as access [TOm Hamline Avenue. Councilmember Malone inquired if Ridgewood Court water flow could be corrected by storm sewer. Mr. Stonehouse replied that it could, with a cost of between $3,000 and $16,000. Councilmember Malone inquired if Oak A venue was originally constructed over a dirt path with Class five and then blacktop. Mr. Stonehouse replied that it was difficult to tell, but it could be a nine-inch Class five with a base bituminous overlay, or it could be a gravel road overlaid. Councilmember Malone inquired if there is water under the street. Mr. Stonehouse replied that there was, and when it freezes the street heaves. Councilmember Malone stated the long-term effect of water under a street is for the street to be destroyed. Councilmember Malone inquired if the residents want the surmountable curb. Mr. Stonehouse replied that some residents do, but not all. He continued that surmountable curbs do not contain traffic as well, allow snowplows to damage lawns, and do not solve any drainage problems. Councilmember Malone inquired how Pascal Avenue would be reconstructed. Mr. Stonehouse replied that after their preliminary analysis, they would recommend raising the north end of the street approximately one foot so it would drain south into County Road E. Mayor Probst inquired how much drainage comes from Pascal Avenue. Mr. Stonehouse replied it was between 30 and 60 percent. Mayor Probst inquired what the issue was with the cul-de-sac on Oak Avenue. Mr. Stonehouse stated that school buses currently turn around in the "T" portion of the street west of the intersection. He said it is feasible to continue this practice, but is a safety issue.