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-- - , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, November 25, 1985 Page four (Clerk's Note: Business Manager Fran Oberreit requested that installation of the light be held in abeyance since the Homeowner's Association has not reviewed or approved same.) Improvement No. 85-3, Hamline Avenue, Phase II Hansen reported that the Public Safety Committee reviewed the street im- provement plans; felt there is a need to consider a semaphore at Hamline and STH 96. It was suggested that perhaps the wiring for the semaphores could be installed as part of the street improvement. Public Works Committee Meetin~ Council was referred to minutes of Public Works Committee meeting (11/20/85). . Villa~e Leaf Pickup Service Sather reported that the Committee's feeling is that the City not get into leaf pickup; deferred its final recommendation to Council pending receipt of Raddatz' report. Woodburn read aloud the problems that Roseville has encountered with its program: 1. Cost is prohibitive. 2. Schedule pick-up times in various neighborhoods so leaves are ready at curb-side - often find that the leaves have been scattered before they arrive for the pick-up. 3. Unpredictable weather - often find leaves frozen or under snow and ice before pick-up. 4. Expensive equipment maintenance. Water Tower Sather reported the following Public Works Committee concerns: 1. Feel the present tower is inadequate if we have a very dry summer; want a careful study to assure adequate storage capacity for future years, and that the tower is located in the right place. 2. Want Council to explore the possibility of an emergency hook-up to the Shoreview water system. 3. Suggested Council obtain another opinLon in addition to the SEH recom- mendation. Impr. No. 85-3, Hamline Avenue, Phase II Sather reported the following Committee concerns, suggesting that: 1. If possible, all existing utility lines be moved from under the street surface to the boulevard area (gas, electric, cable) . 2. All probable sewer and water stubs be installed before the road con- struction is completed. 3. Snow storage may be difficult in the narrow boulevard; noted that the sidewalk will be snow-covered as a result. Combined Public Works/Public Safety Committees Sather reported that the interface between the two committees was not clearly understood. Concern was expressed relative to length of meetings - feel one to two hours monthly is reasonable. Sather reported the Public Works Committee members voiced no objections to a combined committee. Jerry Timm, Public Safety Committee Chairman, said Public Safety members expressed some adverse criticism; stated he personally feels a more active . Public Safety Committee is needed; feels a combined committee would be a ItGod-send". . Council concurred that a letter be sent to both committees asking for member , comment re a combined committee and their reasons. Resolution No. 85-60, License/Permit Fees - Effective 1/1/86 Hansen said she has received comments that the proposed $50 retail sales license is too great an increase (currently $30). $40 was suggested as a compromise. In discussion, it was noted that the general concensus of Council, at previous discussions of the proposed fees, was that the veterinarian license and pri- vate gas pump license be deleted, that the hotel/motel fee not be increased,