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I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I. I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 25. 1996 o ~ Mr. Stafford stated the Public Works Staff recommends approval of Resolution #96-21, supporting the 1996 Street Improvement Plans. He also noted that Staff would like an Oak A venue representative to be given the opportunity to inspect the plans and specifications. Councilmember Hicks inquired ifthere could be a liability issue with regard to the street width of21 feet Greg Stonehouse, City Engineer, stated it is difficult to ascertain if there could be a liability. He stated that if cars are parked on both sides of the street, it may be difficult for an emergency vehicle to get through. He stated 24 foot street widths allow sufficient room for emergency vehicles to pass. Councilmember Malone requested to see the updated Pascal Avenue plans. Discussion was held regarding the plans. Mayor Probst inquired if there is a difference in the amount of vegetation between the two plans. Mr. Stonehouse stated the difference is only in the amount of grass; the number of trees remained thc same. Mayor Probst compared the emergency vehicle safety issue to the Amble rcplatting request that is upcoming on the Agenda. He stated the Amble property include four homes, with no concerns idcntificd from the Fire Chief, where Pascal Avenue has five homes. Mayor Probst stated he does not see the value to the community to lose more trees for an additional three feet of pavement. Mayor Probst inquired if there was anyone in the audience from Pascal Avenue who wished to speak. No one responded. Councilmember Aplikowski stated Mr. Sean McDermott of 3632 Pascal Avenue sent a fax regarding Pascal Avenue prior to the Council meeting. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she does not see a problem with the street width of21 feet Gloria Kuehn, 3581 Ridgewood Road, inquired what the plans were for Ridgewood Court Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, suggested Mr. Stonehouse review the Ridgewood Court plans. Mr. Stonehouse stated an overlay would be done, with the narrowness of the street at an inverted crown, sloping to the ccnter. He stated this will allow the water to drain to the north end of the street, and allow the grade to surface drain to the ditch along Lake Johanna Boulevard. He stated there will be no need for curb and gutter, and they will be adding berming to assist with the draining as well. Mayor Probst verified that the water ultimately drains to Lake Johanna, and they are not changing that