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MINUTES p ,~j REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS Q `# JUNE 26, 1985 page 3 to Hamline between Larpenteur and California. Mr. Schunicht stressed the fact that the project will be funded by Falcon Heights, St. Paul, Ramsey County, and Minnesota State Aid. Jay McNabb, Palmer and Zweber, the law firm representing Robert Blomberg, JAY MCNABB owner of the property at 1579-1583 Hamline, read a letter dated June 20, REPRESENTING 1985 listing Mr. Blomberg's concerns (a copy of which is on file in the BOB BLOMBERG Clerk's Office). One main conern was access to the business during 1579-1583 construction and whether or not one driveway could be kept open. Engineer HAMLINE Schunicht will contact Mr. Blomberg and discuss the matter. Mrs. Robert Dobin, 1362 West Larpenteur, commented on the fact that when Albert Street was torn up, the Engineer said the alley between Larpenteur and California from Albert to Hamline, did not need drainage, now they are being told it is necessary. The Engineer explained that Albert is higher than the alley so the alley must drain to Hamline. Mrs. Dobin also wanted to know where they could park during construction when they are not allowed to park on Larpenteur. Some suggestions were made-- perhaps permit parking on Albert or Larpenteur, or the residents could park on California. Engineer Schunicht explained that it would not be torn up for more than one week. Marvin DeMartino, 1345 West California, said that the County Engineer had told him that Falcon Heights had requested the Hamline improvements (in April of 1980, the City did adopt a resolution requesting such improvements). Mr. DeMartino asked if MSA funds were to be used to which Mr. Schunicht replied that they were. Mr. DeMartino expressed the opinion that it was not feasible to repair only a four block area of Hamline when five miles need repair. Mr. Schunicht explained that other areas will be repaired when funds are available. Robert L. Dobin, 1362 West Larpenteur, asked why the alley was not ROBERT L. repaired when Albert Street was torn up. He also commented on the fact DOBIN, 1362 that the Engineer had stated there was no need for storm sewer in the alley, LARPENTEUR the reconstruction of Albert Street would solve the problem. Mr. Schunicht again explained that the alley drains to Hamline, and guaranteed with the proposed improvement that the alley will drain properly. D. Thornquist, 1368 West Larpenteur, asked if the whole lot is being assessed for storm sewer and the Engineer explained the drainage area which would be assessed. Mr. Thornquist questioned whether or not the alley would be done properly to specifications or level it off and patch as it was done last time. Mr. Schunicht assured that it would be completely reconstructed (a 20 year alley) and would be capable of handling garbage trucks. John Ringus, 1367 West California, objected to paying for storm drainage as many years ago he had petitioned and paid for curb and gutters so there would be drainage, and felt there was nothing wrong with the storm sewer system. Engineer Schunicht explained that the existing storm sewer has collapsed several times, was constructed. piecemeal, and after 30 years streets and sewers do require reconstruction. Mr. Ringus also commented on the alley construction in 1950 which lasted two years before breaking up, and felt it had not been done properly, there was not proper upkeep. Mr. Ringus felt that since it had been bad for 30 years, he could stand it a few more years. MRS. ROBERT DOBIN, 1362 LARPENTEUR MARVIN DEMARTINO 1345 W. CALIFORNIA D. THORN- QUIST, 1368 W. LARPENTEUR JOHN RINGUS, 1367 WEST CALIFORNIA