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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - Octoher 10, 2000 6 Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the impact on the neighborhood should have been considered hefore the feasibility report was undertaken. She reiterated that the project should be . postponed until further review is completed. She stressed that many city streets are in need of repair which will be done in the future. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that a neighborhood projcct of this type may not be appropriate. She added that shc has been on the Council for eight years and has always attempted to support the City's road improvement efforts. She noted that, in this case, she is unahle to support the project, partially due to resident's comments. Councilmember Grant stated that a concerned resident recently approached him as his street, which was in good condition, was scheduled for reconstruction. He added he does not like the current PMP neighborhood project eonecpt, as it does not reflect a sound financial decision. Mayor Probst stated that a rejec1ion of the feasibility report and abandonment of the project constitutes bad public policy on the part of the Council. He expressed his disappointment that the discussion in no way reflects discussions held over the past year. He noted that the current Council had voted unanimously, with the exception of Councilmember Grant, to move ahead with the project on a neighborhood basis. Mayor Probst stated that it was agrecd a ycar ago that the Ingerson neighborhood had the worst collection of streets. He reiterated that a purpose of the resolution is to establish a public hearing for residents to express their concerns. He noted that the public hearing is not being held at this mecting. . Mayor Probst statcd that, in rejecting the program, the Council will do a disservice to the neighborhood in particular and thc community in gcneral. He added that the neighborhood does not have a storm water management systcm, and there is significant disagreemcnt with regard to solving storm water issues. Couneilmcmber Larson stated that the Council should have been more specific in its request to staff for a feasibility study. He added that staff and the City Engineer did not fail in completing what was requested by the Council. He noted that the Council should be specific, and communicate to staff that a 6" curb and gutter is not prcfcrred. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that staff rcquested that the Council not be specific about such mallers. She added the recommendation was that staff bring back options. She noted that the revised feasibility report does not present options. Councilmember Grant stated that two neighborhoods had lower PCI ratings than thc Ingerson neighborhood, but lngcrson had more ponding issues. He added it was his understanding that the Ingcrson neighborhood was chosen for the project because state funding sources were available. Hc noted he would prefer to see road projects driven by the condition of the roads and not the condition of the City's finances. .