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X94 Stabilization of Engineer L~ungren's letter of August 22, 1957 was read relative Falcon 1Noods Add'n. to the findings of our Sanitary Sewer Engineer's and the Twin Streets City Testing Company that the materials placed on Falcon Woods Addition streets were suitable for stabilization, also check and inspection of these streets by the Village Engineer, showing the materials to be unsuitable to receive bituminous stabilization. The letter also stated that Mr. Gage, the developer, had contacted the Ray Sina Construction Company and Jay W. Craig, bituminous contractors, who informed Mr. Gage that the materials in the streets were not of such caliber that they would consider stabilizing said streets. Based on his findings, Engineer L~ungren recommended that the material in the top !t inches of the streets be removed and replaced with ', a more suitable material. Gage asked to After discussion, Stewart moved that the Village Engineer be resurface streets authorized to inform Mr. Gage in writing that it has been per Village definitely determined that the Sewer Contractor has completed requirements axxi met his obligations in relationship to street resurfacing in Falcon Woods Addition, and it is therefore Mr. Gage's responsibility to resurface the streets in accordance with Village requirements and to proceed immediately so that the work will be completed no later than the 15th of September, 1957. Seconded by Utecht and motion carried unanimously. Falcon Woods Report was received that there are manytrees in addition Add'n. boulevard to whams there should be on boulevards in the Falcon Woods ,~ trees Addition. The council discussed the matter with Mr. Otto • Bonestroo who was present. It was then agreed that Trustee Nilsen should ask Idr. Parker Anderson, forestry expert, to check into the matter and submit a recommendation. Ponding area, Drainage and other matters pertaining to the ponding area Idaho & Snelling at Idaho and Snelling Avenues, were discussed with Mr. J.E. Garske and A. Carl Kaechele, representing the coffinittee appointed at the July 18, 1957 meeting. On the .basis of Messrs. Garske's and Kaechele's recommendation, Nilsen moved that our Village Engineer be requested to consult with Mr. Steffen regarding the possibilities and ultimate plans for draining the ponding area into the Saint Paul storm sewer when it is installed, with the view of exploring a controlled gravity system, and that a written report be obtained from Mr. Steffen regarding details of this arrangement previously discussed with the City of Saint Paul. Seconded by Stewart and motion carried unanimously. Larpenteur Avenue Engineer L~ungren reported that the County hopes to have storm sewer itn proposed storm sewer on Larpenteur completed to Snelling Avenue by 1958 or 1959. An over-all study of drainage problems in the Vila ge was Suggested by l~r. L~ungren. It was agreed he should ask the County for something in writing regarding the County's storm sewer plans. Culverts needed Mr. Steffen' letter of August 22, 1957 was read with regard on west side of to review of drainage conditions on west side of Hamline Avenue Hamline from alley from the alley south of Larpen tear to the catch basin at Hoyt south of Larpenteur and Iawa and his recommendation that culvert replacements be to catch basin at ordered and installed at locations as listed in his letter Hoyt and Iowa. Total estimated cost of the culverts and aprons was estima~,ed at $1,0711.20.