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. . .e . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH II. 1996 6 Acting Mayor Aplikowski inquired what decision is needed. Mr. Fritsinger replied a decision is needed to order the plans and specifications. Acting Mayor Aplikowski inquired what would happen to the landscaping along the street once construction began. Mr. Fritsinger stated the City would save as much landscaping as possible, but some would be lost. He noted that sufficient notice would be given to the residents for relocation of landscaping, ifthey chose. Acting Mayor Aplikowski wanted it noted that there will be an impact on landscaping, but the City will do its best to minimize where it can, and do a better job notifying than with the County Road F residents last year. Acting Mayor Aplikowski inquired if the pipe repair will change the reconstruction schedule. Mr. Stafford replied that the television tapes will be reviewed this week by InfraTech, the company that televised the line, and a decision would be made by Mr. Stonehouse. Mr. Stafford stated in his opinion it should not affect the reconstruction schedule a great deal, but could not give a definite answer, because of extenuating circumstances. Discussion was held on the benefits of surmountable curb and gutter for water drainage. MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to direct the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the Oak A venue Street Improvement Proj ect as outlined in the March 6, 1996, memorandum from the City Engineer. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mr. Fritsinger verified that the City Council wanted the City Engineer to review Pascal Avenue street width and revise the plans and specifications to taper the street and keep it as close to 21 feet as possible. Councilmember Malone explained that plans and specifications will be drawn, with the bidding process beginning and will then anticipate accepting a contract for construction by June 1, 1996. He also noted an Assessment Hearing will be held before construction begins. Greg Smith, 1644 Oak Avenue, inquired what the impact of the sewer repair would be to the residents. Mr. Stafford stated that at worst the street would have to be dug up and removed to repair the line. Mr. Smith inquired if there would be any cost to the Oak Avenue residents. Councilmember Malone stated repairs are not assessed, and the sewer utility would pay for any repairs needed. Councilmember Malone inquired ofthe deptb of the sewer line. Mr. Stafford replied it is approximately 10 to 15 feet down.