01-19-1999 Council Special Agenda

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improvements. Concrete curb and gutter is a City cost pursuant to that policy. The resident then commented that anyone with existing asphalt curbing should be getting a break on the assessment. A number of residents expressed concern that McMenemy Road has been neglected in front of St. John's School. Dan Schacht explained delays in the turn-back schedule have affected their ongoing maintenance. He acknowledged that this road should have received attention earlier. A resident along McMenemy expressed concerns with church parking on both sides of the street. She noted that this makes the street narrow and results in a more hazardous condition. She asked if parking could be accommodated on both sides of the street and if so, what the width of the street will be. The City Engineer stated that the road will probably be as wide as currently exists. He stated that parking needs to be looked at as an enforcement issue. He further noted that we will evaluate possible options in this area. She was also concerned about the road getting wider and the impact it would have on her yard. A resident at 785 LaBore stated that the road has had a lot of chuck holes in this area due to water remaining on the street surface due to its flat grade. He noted that problems also exist by Mr. Richie's property. He asked what could be done about this. The City Engineer stated that these situations will be looked at. He further acknowledged that there are flat areas along portions of LaBore which make drainage difficult. The City Administrator stated that it may be possible to look at an extension of the Arcade storm sewer system to help alleviate some of these problems, but cautioned that capacity of the line and grade issues will determine feasibility of that option. Ray Hanson asked if we typically assess NSP and other such entities. The City Administrator stated that we have done so in the past. A resident asked about increased traffic on LaBore Road She indicated that White Bear Township is talking about extending LaBore to alleviate some of their traffic burden. She wondered what impact that would have on Little Canada's portion of that road. Dan Schacht responded that the primary traffic burden is north of County Road E. He said this possibility has been bounced around for about 10 years. He has not heard anything recently that it would be proceeding. Residents commented about the speed problems along LaBore Road. One resident asked that a 4 -way stop sign be evaluated at Arcade and LaBore. The City Administrator responded that enforcement activity has increased along LaBore Road and it is having a positive effect. He noted that stop signs are not typically a good traffic control measure in that people become frustrated by them and sometimes accelerate after leaving the 4 -way stop intersection. The City Engineer stated that warrants are typically used to justify stop sign placement and usually on roads of equal traffic volume. Speed is not a consideration in this Page 6