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Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Tuesday, May 29, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Three they probably would do It. It will Inconvenience Arden Hills residents. 3. Could go In later on a "line extension"; might lose guarantee to serve a II house5 . 4. Could go out for bids on our own system; we mayor may not get anything. No Council action was taken. . Public Safety Committee Discussion/Recommendations Petition re Hamllne Avenue Speed Reduction. Semaphores. Bikeway - Resolution No. 84-16 Rauenhorst reported that residents are concerned about the 41 accidents reported over 2i years; referred Council to Public Safety Committee's recommendation (Minutes of 5-21-84) that the speed be reduced to 30 MPH. In discussion, Christiansen noted that Hamllne Is a "thoroughfare", not a "residential" street; feels reduced speed limit will not solve the problem; Hamllne is a poorly constructed street now and should be Improved; feels reduced speed limit Is unreasonable and Improbable. Woodburn said the State will probably not reduce the speed to that extent, (30 MPH). Hicks said he feels current 45 MPH limit Is a bit high for the condition of the street. The speed report by Ramsey County Sheriff was reviewed. Hicks noted that the report Indicates 37% traffic exceeds the 45 MPH limit. Christiansen noted that this proves that changing the speed limit does not affect the speed. Hicks said he does not think the speed limit on Hamllne should be faster than on Lexington, south of County Road E, which he believes Is 35 MPH. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council adopt Resolution No. 84-16, RESOLUTION REQUESTING SPEED REDUCTION ON HAMLINE AVENUE FROM STH 96 TO WEST COUNTY ROAD F, InsertIng "30" mph, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. Motion carried (Rauenhorst, Hicks, Mulcahy, Woodburn voting In favor of the motion; Christiansen voting In opposition). Street Llqht Request. Colleen/Hamllne Avenue No action was taken by Council, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. New Brlqhton Police Proposal Rauenhorst reported that the Public Safety Committee has scheduled another meeting on June 4th at 7:00 p.m. to consider the New Brighton Police Proposa I . . Finance Committee Recommendations - Uti Ilty Rates Resolution No. 84-17 McNlesh reported that the Minutes of the meeting have not been received to date; referred Council to draft of Resolution, which she prepared, Incorporating the rate changes recommended by the Finance Committee, effective July I, 1984. In discussion, Christiansen asked the current status of the water utility, expenses vs. revenue. McNlesh reported a projected deficit of $30,000 In 1984; reported that the recommended Increase In water rate Is 23~/M gallons and an Increase In the quarterly minimum charge of $2.60/quarterly for 5/8" meter; noted that 25%-~6% of accounts are at the minimum rate In 1st quarter, 11% In 3rd quarter. McNlesh reported that the proposed rate Increase will probably result In a profit In 1985; 1986 will possibly "break even"; reported that the Finance Committee prefers to not raise the rates every year; noted that the last water rate Increase was In 1982 (a 20+% Increase from 72~ to 87~/ M gallons)j present recommended Increase Is about 26~. McNlesh reported that the Committee recommends no Increase In the sewer utility rates this year. Mulcahy said he'd prefer to delay action until Council has the Minutes of the Finance Meeting; feels rate Increase should be smaller; said he prefers an annual "pay as you go policy"; does not feel City should "squirrel away money" for a water tower; prefers to take this up at another meeting. Motion carried (Rauenhorst, Hicks, Christiansen, Woodburn voting In favor of the motion; Mulcahy voting In opposition).