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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1996 Noise emanating from any use shall be in compliance with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, Minnesota Regulations MPC 7030, as amended. Additionally, staff is recommending that the above verbiage and the following be included in the City Code under Nuisance, Chapter 900 provisions: No person shall engage in or permit construction activities involving the use of any kind of electric, pneumatic, diesel or gas -powered machine or other power equipment except between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. on any weekday or between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on any weekend or holiday. Mayor Landers noted that Police Chief Pecchia will be sending an officer to train for noise control. The Police Department will receive a noise meter when the officer is fully trained. Mr. Ahrens explained that he felt several people should be trained in this area. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 04 - 96 and dispense with the reading. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 46, Order Improvement and preparation of Plans and Specifications for Centennial Middle School Street and Utility Improvements - Mr. Ahrens explained that the Centennial School District is proposing to construct a middle school along Elm Street and has petitioned the City to install utilities (storm sewer, watermain, sanitary sewer) and streets. A public hearing was held on April 22, 1996, for the proposed improvements. Council action is required to order the improvements and the preparation of plans and specifications. Since the close of the public hearing on April 22, 1996, staff, school district officials and consultants have met twice with residents that live immediately south of Elm Street to discuss option F. In particular, the need for the west driveway was discussed. The residents prepared a plan that they prefer with reference of access to the school. The plans shows the west driveway eliminated with all (bus and car) traffic entering the site from one driveway. Mr. Mike Hughes, Centennial School District Transportation Safety Coordinator, indicates that the removal of the west entrance is not acceptable to the School District. The Lino Lakes Chief of Police and Fire Chief have reviewed option F which includes the west driveway and have indicated that it does address their safety concerns. Based on recommendations made by the City's consulting engineer, David Mitchell, OSM, Inc., staff is recommending that option F be approved by the City Council. This option best meets all issues regarding safety, impact on the adjacent neighborhood, and costs. Based on Mr. Mitchell's analysis, this option meets warrants for the installation of a traffic signal which will provide for a safe intersection to be used by both vehicular and PAGE 14