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<br />I DKAfT <br /> ARDEN HII"LS CITY COUNCn, - JANUARY 27. 1997 3 <br />I <br />" There were no further public comments. <br /> UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br />I A, Adopt Resolution #97-06, Approving and Plans and Specifications and Ordering the <br /> Advcrtising for Bids, In the Matter of Street Improvements of 1997 <br />I Greg Stonehouse, MSA Cousulting Engineers, gave a report updating the_status of the street <br /> improvements of 1997. He stated there are two alternatives for the turn-around at the end of <br />I Hamline A venue, and that Option #2 will be sent out for bid. Either option would require a 30- <br /> foot right-of-way from the resident at the end of the street. He also reported that problems could <br /> be encountered with any utilities located on the west side of the street. He noted Staff intends to <br />I investigate acquiring easements. Mr. Stonehouse advised Staff recommends approval of the <br /> plans and specificatious and authorizing the advertisement for bids. <br />I Mayor Probst inquired if the preference would be for a cul-de-sac at the turn-around. Mr. <br /> Stonehouse agreed this was the preference. <br />I Mayor Probst inquired if there has been contact with the residents in regard to the easement <br /> issue. Mr. Stonehouse indicated there has not been, <br />Ie Mayor Probst inquired regarding the problem with the sewer odor, and where the sewer <br /> improvement was planned. Mr. Stonehouse explained the last sanitary sewer manhole would be <br />I replaced and realigned so it flows better which should eliminate the odor problem. <br /> Mayor Probst inquired regarding the nature of discussions with residents. Mr. Stonehouse <br />I indicated the greatest concern was drainage, followed by conservation of trees. <br /> Mayor Probst inquired ifHamline Avenue is the only alternate. Mr. Stonehouse replied both <br />I Hamline and Snelling A venues were being considered as alternates. <br /> Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the proposed width of Snelling Avenue. Mr. <br />I Stonehouse reported it to be approximately 26 feet. <br /> Councilmember Hicks inquired if the east side could be moved instead of the west side, in order <br />I to conserve the many trees located in that area. Mr. Stonehouse reported most of the widening <br /> would be on the west side, and the affected trees could be transplanted. <br />I Councilmember Hicks inquired if the manhole reconstruction on Hamline A venue could be <br /> completed independent of this plan. He feels this should be done regardless if the rest of the <br />I project is completed. <br /> Mr. Stonehouse replied that the manhole reconstruction could be done independent of the street <br />i' improvement project. <br />I <br />