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6. NEW BUSINESS: A. Invisible fencing: This item will be placed back on a Council agenda after the City obtains sample resolutions on invisible fencing from other cities. Staff will check invisible fencing regulations with the League of MN Cities and with the Humane Society. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to direct the staff to acquire an ordinance on invisible fencing, regulations on the use of that technology from other communities, the League of MN Cities and the Humane Society for the November 19tt' meeting. Then the Planning Commission will review the information (Motion passed 4-0). 7. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING: A. Update on Maintenance Dept. Informational Public Works: Mike Bouthilet reported on the following: Gravel for 50tt' St. He checked on the budget for adding gravel to 50tt' Street. There was a line item designated "Street Maintenance Materials" that was funded at $22,500. As of July 31 st $16,991 was remaining. The only additional expenditures since the end of July would be for some asphalt for patching. M/S/P Dunn/Armstrong — to approve the gravel program for 50th Street, 55t" turnarounds and alley by Carpet Shop in the amount at $2,100 as laid out by Mike Bouthilet. (Motion passed 4-0.) Alley by Carpet Shop Public Works is working on a permanent solution. River Valley Catering has caused a drainage problem and the City will probably 40 have to do something before winter. New utility poles have been installed in the alley. The old poles have not been removed. Mike will find out why they left the half pole when they installed a new utility pole by Cotmcilmember Siedow's house. The crescent on 301' Street: —Council member DeLapp brought up drainage issues and requested that the developer grade the sites correctly. DeLapp said these concerns were submitted to the City Planner and City Engineer. It was also noted that the site distance made it difficult for drivers to take a left. Council member Armstrong asked what could the City do about this. The City Engineer stated the site distance has met the state guidelines and the speed limit is 30 mph. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to direct the staff to visit the crescent on Heritage Farms, particularly on a wet day and talk to residents about the water problems. (Motion passed 4-1:Armstrong felt the developer of Heritage Farm should have to pay for any drainage correction.) 8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: Tom Prew reported work started today on the drainage problem on Hidden Bay Trail. Prew will talk to contractor about starting the roof repair on the Fire Station, LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 2002 6