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-- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting. December 30 Page four Hicks moved to adopt Resolution No. 85-64, ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVE- MENT NO. P-85-3, AND ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR for a 46' wide 3-1ane road with a detached sidewalk. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and did not carry. Hicks and Woodburn voting in favor of the motion. Sather. Peck and Hansen voting in opposition. (2-3) Sather said he was disappointed the motion came so soon; feels it was pre- mature; said he needs to know the quantity and speed of traffic on a 3-1ane road; wants to discourage traffic on this road; noted it is designated as a parkway; is disappointed we do not have the City Planner involved. Hansen noted that the proposed project was reviewed by the Parks Committee and the City Planner; reported that it was determined that the addition of some p1antings is about all that can be done with the given right-of-way; . noted that the Committee wanted 2 walkways; also requested that residents also be encouraged to put in plantings on their properties along Hamline. Hansen moved that Council approve construction of a 40' wide road - two 12' driving lanes and 8' wide shoulders. no left turn lanes. and a detached sidewalk. Motion failed for lack of a second. Sather suggested that Council instruct the Engineer to work with the City Planner and Council to come up with a plan that is equitable. Christoffersen said he and Planner Miller did discuss various road widths; reported that the limited right-of-way and the existence of utility lines on both sides of the street restrict extensive landscaping. Van Wormer asked Sather and Peck if they have specific concerns that either he or Christoffersen could answer. It was stressed that MSA Standards must be met if MSA funds are to be used; otherwise the road improvement will be totally at City's cost. Hicks noted that the road could be constructed at minimal cost to the City. if built to MSA Standards. and with little or no assessments. Woodburn noted that the State may not reconstruct its portion of the improvement at 1-694, if the City does not proceed with this project to the north; State's plans are designed to tie into the City's improvement plans. Peck said he needs more time to think about it; prefers to wait to another meeting before making a decision. Hansen suggested that Council consider the advisability of four-way "stop" signs at either Wyncrest Court or Arden View Court to allow access onto Ham1ine, and to reduce speed on Hamline Avenue. No further action was taken. (McNiesh to determine whether another Public Hearing is required. if Council wishes to consider another motion.) 1986 Insurance Premiums - William Hite William Hite. insurance agent of record for Arden Hills. distributed copies of Insurance Quotations for 1986, as compared to those of 1985. quoted by Western Surety Co. Hite listed several companies that refused to quote municipal insurance; reported that we used to ask for bids. now private companies won't bid; so. we are back with the League of Minnesota Cities; noted that the League will continue to write the coverages listed. premiums are doubling. but feels we are lucky someone will write it; recommended that the City accept the proposal. Hite explained that Arden Hills had a 3 million "umbrella"; maximum we can get now is 1 million. . Hite explained that $4,370 is paid by all participating cities to build up the League of Minnesota Cities insurance trust reserve; explained if there are excess reserves. they will come back to the cities in the form of dividends. Hite explained that the quote of $66,345 does not include Workers' Compensation. Woodburn thanked Mr. Hite for his explanation and efforts on behalf of the City and Council.