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I :- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 30.1996 10 K. Planning Case #96-16, Virgil Vinz, 1268 Amble Road, Preliminary Minor Subdivision I Mr. Ringwald stated Staffs review of this request indicates it appears to comply with the applicable requirements of the City Code. However, Staff has a minor concern over creating unusually configured parcels of property. Given the size of the parcel (40,342 square feet) Staff I anticipates future requests to split off the rear portion of this property for the construction of additional housing. Mr. Ringwald noted that the apparent lack of access and reduced size of those potential lots in relationship to the adjacent neighborhood are issues which will require I closer evaluation at that time. Mr. Ringwald advised of discussion held by the Planning Commission and its recommendation I for approval of Planning Case #96-16, Preliminary Minor Subdivision, subject to the provision of the necessary drainage and utility easements. I MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #96- 16, Virgil Vinz, 1268 Amble Road, Preliminary Minor Subdivision, subject to the I provision of the necessary drainage and utility easements. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). .. D. Trail Improvement Project - Pay Estimate #1 Greg Stonehouse, City Engineer, requested Council authorization for Pay Estimate #1 to Thor I Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $31,704.94. He reported progress is satisfactory with Class 5 placed tomorrow and paving to begin by the end of the week. I MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to authorize Pay Estimate # I to Thor Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of$31,704.94. The motion carried I unanimously (5-0). E. 1997 Street Improvements - Pay Estimate #2 I Mr. Stonehouse advised the Council to authorize Pay Estimate #2 to T.A. Schifsky & Sons in the amount of $178,853.93 for 1997 Street Improvements. He reported the total amount for I construction completed this period is $198,726.66 of the total contract amount of $379,973.43. Mr. Stonehouse recommended the City retain 10% of this amount, or $19,872.66. I Mr. Stonehouse advised the work remaining includes the final lift of pavement, boulevard restoration, and minor punch list items. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, stated that, while he is impressed with the work, he would support speeding up the process. I MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize Pay Estimate #2 to . T.A. Schifsky & Sons in the amount of$178,853.93. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). -. I