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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 1996 Council Member Bergeson asked about the status of the transfer of the remainder of Highway 49 from the State to the County. Mr. Ahrens responded that it is going through the Public Works committee this month, and should be approved. Council Member Bergeson asked what effect that transfer would have on the stop sign for Birch Street. Mr. Ahrens has drafted correspondence to the Anoka County Transportation Engineer indicating the City's request to have a stop sign installed. He expects that to occur some time in November, taking into account adequate stopping site distance. Council Member Kuether asked if Mr. Ahrens had information regarding installation of a stop sign on Lake Drive. Mr. Ahrens indicated that he did not, but will follow up on that matter. Mayor Landers asked who is responsible for the south portion of Fourth Avenue next to Apollo Drive. Mr. Ahrens explained that the City owns that portion of roadway. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 147, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 147 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Approval of Drainage Study - Mr. Ahrens explained that Staff requested proposals from SEH, Inc. for drainage studies in three areas of the City detailed on a map provided to Council. These studies were reviewed by Council at its November 6, 1996 work session, and it was decided to pursue the northerly drainage study that includes land generally bounded by Pine Street, Lake Drive, Lois Lane and Fourth Avenue. The drainage study will provide information for possible improvements to the drainage system (ditch cleaning) and identify areas that should have regional ponding. Mr. Ahrens stated that the cost of the drainage study is proposed not to exceed $14,000, and will be completed by the end of December, 1996. The drainage study is identified as a task item to be completed as part of the City's Water Management Plan, and will be funded by the Surface Water Management Fund which is supported by charges to developments in the City. Staff discussed the cost savings by conducting a drainage study of the subwatershed located immediately west of the north drainage study with SEH. It appears that a saving of 20% to 30% can be realized by studying the two areas jointly. Staff has requested a proposal from SEH to prepare a drainage study for this area and will present it to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting. Council Member Kuether asked about the cost for the other two proposals. Mr. Ahrens estimated the east study area to be $15,600 and the south study area, $25,600. These amounts would be the same whether the studies were performed separately or at the same time. Mr. Ahrens explained that the study will look at drainage run-off, tracking the drainage path, determining whether or not there are drainage problems that require correction such as ditch cleaning and exploring the possibility of regional ponding. Additionally, improvements would be identified for the future.