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<br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Parrish indicated that the owner has been finalizing bids for tlle project and it <br />appeared uncertain if it will go forward. The timeline lapses in late November or <br />early December, and then the approvals would no longer be in place. If that <br />happens, then the planning process would to start over. Mr. Parrish also indicated <br />that a 30-foot buffer is normally required, but tllis was reduced. In return, the <br />owner was required to significantly increase the amount oflandscaping. In terms <br />of the balconies, they are an aesthetic part of the design and not intended for use. <br />They were approved as part of the project. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />A resident was concerned about direct water runoff into Lake Johanna. <br /> <br />Mr. Tom Moore indicated that there is direct runoff into the lake. As the City's <br />pavement management program proceeds the City is trying to reduce the amount <br />of direct rW10ff into the lake. The City is taking a neighborhood approach. He <br />also mentioned that the City has a zero tolerance policy regarding phosphorous. <br /> <br />. There were seyeral requests for additional sidewalks along certain County <br />roads. Residents inquired as to who owns the sidewalks along County Roads. <br />One resident requested that the City look at putting in a path along New <br />Brighton Road. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Parrish responded that the county owns the sidewalks, but the County does <br />not maintain them. <br /> <br />. A resident indicated a concern with the City's participation in the joint <br />maintenance facility with Ramsey County, and advised that the City make <br />sure to have an "exit strategy". <br /> <br />The City Council recently approved (November 10) a joint agreement with <br />Ramsey County regarding the joint maintenance facility. The City Attorney was <br />very active in drafting the agreement. The City Council and staff are comfortable <br />that the City's interests are well protected in this agreement. <br /> <br />. A resident urged the City Council not to sell the current Public Works site. <br />Another resident asked when the site would be cleaned up after the <br />department moves to its new facility. <br /> <br />No decision has been made regarding the disposition of the current Arden Hills <br />Public Works site. The department will move to the new facility sometime in fall <br />2004. The City Council will review options for the site in the future. At this time <br />it is anticipated that a decision will be made sometime next fall (2004). <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />A resident discouraged the City from proceeding with improvements at <br />Perry Park. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Improvements at Perry Park have already been approved and are underway. <br />These improvements include items that are required for accessibility to those with <br /> <br />4 <br />