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dedication fees. The Mayor said he was not sure if it is a good fit for half of the facility at 100 percent of the cost. He said he know the need is going to be there. Council member Conlin noted that the City of Oakdale is already there at 26,000 population, and their need is there now for use of fields. It will take Lake Elmo 25 years to get to 25,000 population. 6. Manning/Highway 36 Intersection Improvement The City Planner reported staff and the City Engineer are working with the state and county on this intersection improvement. The City Engineer recommended some signal adjustment and now the County wants inbound lanes and more. The Planner asked what sort of equities the City wanted to pay for. He didn't think the City should have to pay the cost, but that the cost should be assessed through a 429 improvement project. The City has not assessed for an intersection improvement before. 11, 7. Austad Drain field Plans The City Engineer provided a utility plan for ingro individual lots involved —Pierre, 5665 Hytrail Ave Hurt, 5751 Hytrail Avenue. Mr. Austad presented) involved looking for the City's support in an effort properties. Mr. Austad said he talked to surroundir is being proposed. The City has allowed t46, 2 p behind their homes. Mr. Austad said he counted look at the area and at the si screening. ,temsl.for the three t 5701 Hytrail Avenue and a the homeowners the issues at their .-s informing them as to what area on City property have to go. The City Forester will of trees could be planted for The City Engineer said there-woirfilbe a pumping station which would have a manhole at grade. The City Engineer safd'he would. prefer not to have the manhole in the back and will look at othef yeas. He said, that the construction of the system privately and then turned over to the Cy has not been discussed. Usual monthly fees contributed and cost of installation will be azd for by the residents. There would be a wide enough path with a firm base and grass for someone three times a week to check on the system. The City Engineer explained the design has a backup. The portion of the sliding hill does not have enough room to meet our requirements for two drainfields. Mr. Austad said the three house system, drainfield, tree removal would cost about $75,000. The Council noted they were behind solving this problem in an unobtrusive manner as much as possible. A specific proposal will be presented at the January 17a' Council meeting. 8. Bergmann Easement The City Engineer said he is working with the Bergmann's on easements. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES January 10, 2006