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~ ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 25, 2005 4 e B. AUTHORIZING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR 2006 PMP PROJECT Mr. MOore requested the Council authorize URS to perform field survey, preliminary engineering activities and prepare a feasibility report for the 2006 PMP project. He indicated the current 5-year CIP includes the Ridgewood neighborhood for reconstruction in 2006, URS and City staff have conducted two informational neighborhood meetings earlier this year to inform residents of the project and to soiicit input from residents on infrastructure issues within the neighborhood, Based on feedback from the residents at the two public informational meetings to date there appeared to be general acceptance of the project and many residents were hopeful that the project would solve neighborhood drainage problems. He stated if the field survey work began soon, they would be able to complete a feasibility report this summer and confirm the project scope and budget during the annual CIP update process, In addition, an early start this year would allow them to bid the project during the winter months and hopefully receive very competitive bids. Mayor Aplikowski asked what streets were inc1udcd in fcasibility study, Mr. Moore replied it would be Siems Court, Ridgewood Court, Ridgewood Road, Skiles Lane and Arden Place, MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a . motion to authorize Feasibility Study for 2006 PMP Project. The motion carried unanimously (3-0), C. PLANNING CASE 05-09, DRIVEWAY VARIANCES FOR 4365 AND 4367 LEXINGTON AVENUES Mr. Hellegers stated applicants had requested variances to allow them to retain the existing shared driveway and add an additional driveway for each of the applicants' properties, He noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances to retain the existing shared driveway and add one additional driveway subject to the seven conditions as noted in staffs April 25, 2005 report, Mayor Aplikowski asked if this had been approved by Ramsey County, Mr. Hellegers replied Ramsey County had taken an initial look at this and had okayed it, but it would go back to them for final approval. Mayor Aplikowski invited applicants to make comment. David Radziej, 4365 Lexington Avenue and Roger Sabot, 4367 Lexington Avenue, stated this additional driveway would allow them easier access in and out of their residences. Councilmember Grant noted the City did not allow horseshoe driveways, but in this instance this was not a horseshoe driveway because it was shared by two residences, e