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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER II, 2000 <br /> <br /> <br />22 <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated that he was not in favor of six-inch high curbs. He noted that along <br />Highway 96 four-inch curbs had been used and he felt that these looked much better than six- ... <br />inch high curbs. He felt that a four-inch high curb was enough to channel the water and that six- - <br />inch high gutters only provide for a more city-like appearance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated that he has surmountable curbs in his neighborhood and he <br />acknowledged that the curb must be driven over to access his driveway. He suggested that edge <br />banding be used on North Hamline Avenue since water channeling was not a concern. He added <br />that, if the City was confident that rain gardens will be included, then edge banding could be <br />used on those portions of the roadway. However, he believed that the lower end ofIngerson will <br />required some sort of curbing. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if there were issues related to the use of four-inch curbs versus six-inch <br />curbs. Mr. Brown stated that it may be possible to loose some capacity to carry water with the <br />four-inch curbs. Although, he indicated that the lower curbs are easier to climb for bicycles, etc. <br /> <br />An audience member noted that his property was lower than the street and the water that runs on <br />the street in front of his home comes from his yard. It was his belief that the installation of curbs <br />and gutters will cause his backyard to flood. Mayor Probst stated that properly installed curbs <br />and gutters will not cause yards to flood. <br /> <br />Mr. Brown noted that during the reconstruction of the roadways, the roads could be lowered in <br />places where necessary to prevent the concerns of water draining back to the yards. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Mayor Probst suggested that the discussion be moved to the issue of reconstruction of the streets. <br />He acknowledged that there were some areas within this neighborhood where rain gardens may <br />work, however, there were a great deal of areas where they will not. Therefore, he advocated the <br />installation of curb and gutter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem stated that if the Council chooses to approve four-inch curbs and gutters, <br />they should make it clear that there may be exceptions in some areas. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that he would not want different styles of curb and gutter to be used block- <br />by-block in the neighborhood, Therefore, he felt that the first decision that the Council must <br />make was the style of curb and gutter to be used. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated that the Council should decide where the curb and gutter treatments <br />will be installed since some areas will not need them. He noted that the existing conditions of <br />this neighborhood have been in place for a number of years and he did not feel strongly that the <br />curbs should change. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson noted that at this point the City Council was expected to provide <br />direction to the City Engineer and Staff regarding changes to the feasibility report. He stated that <br />the City Council should avoid getting into specific details, such as where certain types of curbs ... <br />should be used. He felt that this should be left up to the City Engineer and Staff to include in the _ <br />revised feasibility report, which the City Council and residents will review in order for a final <br />