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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCWS 06-26-2006 ~ . ~~HILLS Approved: July 10,2006 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 26, 2006; 9:00 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Aplikowski called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Aplikowski, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Gregg Larson, and Vinccnt Pellegrin. Absent: Councilmember David Gra1lt (excused). . Staff Present: City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Civil Engineer, Kris Giga. 3153 SHORELINE LANE DRIVEWAY DISCUSSION- 2004 PMP PROJECT Civil Engineer Kris Giga explained that the driveway at this location was replaced as part of the 2004 PMP project. The residents have raised concerns about the driveway not draining properly, and the presence of "bird baths." They are seeking repairs or replacement. Ms. Giga stated that there is a hole in the driveway near the garage apron, and that there is a possibility that this could be due to a water or sewer service leak. This hole is probably the largest concern regarding the driveway. Mayor Aplikowski stated that her main concern regards the hole, and that the cause of the hole needs to be cxplored. Members of City Council are hesitant to do any kind of repair to the driveway until the source of the hole is discovered. Ms. Giga stated that ifthc City's sanitary sewer televising equipment is not capable of televising service lines, that it would cost around $300 to get a sewer service such as Roto-rooter out to do the televising. . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 26, 2006 2 . City Council discussed who should pay for the televising. If this procedure helps in finding thc source, City Council members were comfortable paying for the services. Councilmember Larson suggested that the homeowners sign a release that if the source of the hole cannot be found the City will offer to repave the failing portion of thc driveway, but no work would be done after this point. City Administrator Wolfe summarized City Council's direction: Staff is to televise the sewer servicc and do minimal exploration to find the source of the hole. Staff will also discuss legal issues with City Attorney Jerry Filla to determine the extcnt of thc City's responsibility in this Issue. Staff will bring back information about what has been found, with a recommendation ahout how to proceed with repair and replacement of the driveway. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. . !!~~ ~l~' Mayor City Administrator . .