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~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, May 29, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Two Architect Miller said they wi II provide required pondlng areas, obtain building permits and comply with code requirements of Arden Hills. Hicks said he assumes Arden Hills will get a formal request. Miller said, when project Is 10% designed, they wi II advise the City of their needs. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Feasibility Report. Impr. No. SS-W-P-ST-84-2 - Resolution No. 84-15 Council was referred to Feasibility Report of Lamettl Addition (5-24-84), a copy of which was given to the developer. McNiesh read a letter from property owner Catherine Lamettl asking the City to . proceed with the project. Christoffersen noted that there is stll I time to withdraw from the project before award of the bid If the bids are unsatisfactory; noted, however, that developer Is responsible for engineering costs Incurred to that point. McNlesh noted that the final plat Is not executed by the City until bid Is awarded and Developer Agreement, as approved by the City Attorney, Is executed. Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Councl I adopt Resolution No. 84-15, ORDERING IMPROVEMENT PURSUANT TO PETITION BY 100% OF AFFECTED PROPERTY, LAMETTI ADDITION. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ElmQuist Appraisal Report - Lamettl Property Council was referred to appraIsal computations. Mulcahy noted that the report appraises the property at $250,000, exclusive of the Lamettl homestead, which Is lower than he anticipated. Hicks and Rauenhorst also said they feel the appraisal seems low. A copy of the appraisal was given to developer William Muske. No action was taken by Council; park dedication negotiations were referred to Mulcahy for recommendations to Councl I. Christoffersen advised developer that a grading plan wll I be needed before he can proceed with the plans and specifications for streets and utllltes. Ham II ne Avenue Christoffersen reported that, according to the formula, State wll I pay 8% of engineering and Inspection costs; City's cost for preparation of plans and specifications (Hamllne Avenue Improvement south of Elde Circle) Is $30,000 (Christoffersen's rough estimate, plus 5%). Christoffersen was authorized to proceed with the project. Cable TV Status Report - Bt II Bauer Bauer reported that NSCC voted to have a consultant (Cooper Associates) review the modified Group W system. On May 3rd, NSCC voted to adopt Group W proposals and send amendments to cities for adoption; reported that Group W has begun marketing of the system In Rosevll Ie, Little Canada, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale; noted that the system Is not quite ready for marketing In Arden HII Is; marketing can begin after approval of the system by the City. Bauer reported that the Committee attended the Lake Owasso "hands on session" on use of portable equipment; reported that 50% of the overhead Is activated, . underground Is under way. Bauer reported that Arden HI I Is has received reimbursement of $6,900 franchise fee through April 12, 1984; noted that $150,000 wi II be paid by Group W to NSCC, In lieu of penalties, for not being operational as per contract. Bauer reported that Jim Daniels has resigned; replacement Is Terry Schuster; reported that Ramsey/Washington are apparently re.negotlatlng with Group W - have scheduled a public hearing. Mulcahy asked Bauer If Arden HII Is could receive a copy of Ramsey/Washington consultant's report. Mulcahy asked Arden Hills options at this point. Bauer said: I. Could sign franchise and receive service. 2. If City doesn't approve modified system, there wll I be no service this year, and it could throw a "monkey wrench" for other cities' service. Bauer said they could go around Arden HII Is, but It would be expensive -