12-03-96 Council Special Minutes (2)

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3~ 1996 Parkway. Therefore, staff is looking at some different configuration for that intersection. Improvements to the storm drainage system in the area involve Ditch 7A and will be done by the Watershed district. There will be some additional storm sewer installed, and in some areas the ditch will remain. Storm drainage improvements will be finalized with the Watershed at a later date, and are not a part of the street project, per se. The City Engineer reported that Arcade Street had been a County Road up until 1994 when it was turned over to the City. At that time, the City placed Arcade Street on its MSA system and began collecting needs for this street. The Engineer reported that the street reconstruction project will involve lowering the street to try and match existing grades of driveways and yards, and eliminate the ditch in front yards where possible. Drainage from yards will be directed onto the street. Water main is proposed on Arcade Street from LaBore Road to Keller Parkway. Lowering of the street between County Road D and LaBore Road will involve lowering of the existing water main. The Engineer reported that soil borings have been done, and peat was found near the intersection of Keller Parkway. The Engineer reported that drainage for the northern portion of Arcade Street will be directed into the existing pond on the NSP easement. Storm sewer in the area is thought to have been installed in the 1930's. Most of this storm sewer is still in good shape except for one area. The Engineer reported that the recommendation at this point is for installation of a water quality pond near Gervais Lake if it is found useful to install such a pond. The Engineer informed those present that the Watershed would like to do the Ditch 7A maintenance project as part of the City's road improvement. Combining the two projects may result in some economy of scale. However, this will result in some residents having work done on the street in front of their houses and the ditch in back of their houses at the same time. The Watershed is workinq with the City in formulating the exact kind of improvement which will be done to the ditch. It is hoped that within the next two to four weeks the details on the ditch improvement will be finalized. The Watershed is planning to hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the ditch improvements with the property owners in the area. With regard to sanitary sewer services, the Engineer 2