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. . .- . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 11. 1996 4 melting ice and snow. Mr. Fritsinger replied Ridgewood Road street improvements would be reviewed at the March 25, 1996, City Council meeting. There were no other public comments at this time. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. 1996 Street Improvement Project Update Mr. Fritsinger reported that Staff was directed, at the last City Council Meeting, to meet with the Oak Avenue residents to create a plan for street improvements that could meet their requests regarding retaining the cul-de-sac, curb and gutter, and maintaining street width issues. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, reported that preliminary plans and specifications are complete with the exception of Oak Avenue. He stated that he, Mr. Fritsinger, and Mr. Stonehouse met with the Oak Avenue residents (with Mr. Warkentin as their representative) on February 29,1996. Mr. Stafford stated a preliminary plan was presented to the residents at the meeting, which outlined Oak Avenue be reconstructed to a 26-foot width with surmOlmtable curb and gutter, leaving the island in the cul-de-sac, but enlarging the paved portion of the cul-de-sac somewhat as per MNDOT's bus template. Mr. Stafford stated the Oak A venue residents had agreed to total reconstruction of Oak Avenue Witll the following elements: (I) maintain tlle primary street width at 26 feet; (2) installation of surmountable curbs; (3) cul-de-sac redesigned according to the Engineer's design modifications (including street width, proximity to existing street location); and (4) final approval by the Oak Avenue residents of the reconstruction plan prior to implementation. Mr. Stafford stated the Public Works Staff would recommend the first three elements but is opposed to the residents' request for the final approval of the plans, as it sets a precedent for future resident issues. Mr. Stafford stated that the sewer lines under Oak A venue have recently been televised, and several broken pipes, including chunks of clay in the lines were discovered. He stated repair of the broken lines will be the first priority. Mr. Stafford noted some pipes may be able to be fixed from above ground by a repair construction technique, but if this method does not work, then extensive repair work (including digging up the street) may be required. Councilmember Hicks stated the Oak Avenue residents' request for final approval is merely a matter ofterminology--the residents cannot approve the plans anyway. Dwight Warkentin, 1666 Oak Avenue, stated the residents intent was to have the liberty to review the plans, not approve them. He noted the residents and the City have had a good