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\.~ " Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 26, 1985 Page two Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council authorize the hiring of an appraiser to value parcel with highway easement. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Appraisal to provide "ball park figure" at minimal appraisal cost. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Proposed Lexington Avenue Bridge Widening Christoffersen referred Council to MnDOT letter of 7/26/85 re I-694/Lexington Avenue Bridge Replacement/Widening Project. Christoffersen reported the estimated cost of the bridge replacement .is $1,261,000, which cost is proposed to be shared 90% - Federal; 8% - State; 2% - Local (Shoreview and Arden Hills). Christoffersen explained that the County Engineer requests that . the municipalities adopt a resolution agreeing to participation in the improve- ment cost (Arden Hills' share - approximately $10,000+). Christoffersen noted that cities can use MSA construction funds for this; Ramsey County can not. In discussion, Christoffersen explained that complete reconstruction is proposed, instead of merely widening ,in order to provide more clearance for 1-694 to meet new guidelines (standards have been changed since the original bridge construction). Christoffersen said the pathway is proposed for safety reasons. Concerns expressed by Council were: - Are four lanes, plus a turn lane, necessary at this bridge? - What is the clearance problem? Can't trucks get under the bridge safely? - Council wants a safe walkway, but it seems a total waste of money to tear a bridge down and rebuild it in order to provide for a walkway. - Lexington is not a local road; City needs its funds for local roads; bridge should be funded by County and State. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council would like to support the continua- tion of the pedestrian trail, but Arden Hills does not have the financial resources at this time to participate in the bridge reconstruction. In further discussion, Sather suggested that it may be wise to defer action, pending answers to Council's concerns and questions. Motion carried (Hicks, Peck, Hansen, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Sather voting in opposition.) (4-1) Edgewater Estates - Status Report Christoffersen said his rough estimate for the Edgewater Estates improvement (based on the 500' long cul-de-sac) is $312,600; $275,700 to be paid by the developer and $36,900 by Winiecki. Christoffersen explained this figure may be different if cul-de-sac is shortened by ISO'. In discussion, developer McGuire said it is his intent to have the sewer, water and street for the entire project constructed at one time. Zappia explained the reason for the proposed shortened Parkshore Drive is that it repre- sents the maximum dollars adjacent property owner will spend for the street. Zappia reported that they will pay the cost of preparation of the plans and specifications; noted that they intend to appear before the Planning Commis- sion on September 4th with the proposed amended Preliminary Plat with the road/park changes incorporated therein. Hicks moved, seconded by Hans~n, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-38, ~ RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDGEWATER ESTATES, subject to developer's reimbursement of all costs for preparation of plans and specifications if project is abandoned. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (Christoffersen to delay preparation of Parkshore Drive specifications until length of road is determined.) Northwest Suburban Youth Services Bureau, 1986 Budget - David Wilmes David Wilmes, Executive Director of Northwest Suburban Youth Services Bureau, reviewed their new and on-going services; explained that they operate on a 10- city agreement and have received considerable support to expand services in the northern area. Wilmes reported that free space is available to the Bureau at Edgewood Community Center.