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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 21, 1979 -3- ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Hard 's Driveway — The Engineer was unable to determine the location the concrete p'piars for the footbridge without property irons. He will need some type of survey of the area. There is also a question of whether or not part of the Hardy driveway is on City pproperty. Mrs. Hardy told the Council she does not want to work throu�h the County. She desires to stick to the original agreement with the City. The Council suggested the footbridgge be on the Hardy property if at all possible, and pay the Hardy's for the materials, leaving them responsible for the construction of the bridge. Mottaz moved, seconded by Morgan to authorize the Engineer to get firm bids on construction of the driveway and offer the Hardy's $300 to buy materials for the footbridge. They would be responsible for the bridge construction. Discussion — Hardy's would be asked to give the City a construction easement to install the driveway and culvert. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to delay the motion until firm bids for construction costs are received and the location of the bridge piers are determined. Motion carried 5-0. If the bridge is on City property the City would lease the land for it to Hardy's. Mrs. Hardy will bring in the survey of her property to determine if their driveway is on City property. The Engineer brought up a drainage problem in Tablyn Park II on 27th Street cul—d—sac. Bruce Folz said that Mogren will fill and sod the area if the work has not been completed. B. Walter Pechan — The minimum width of the driveway access the engineer would accept is 12 ft. This would allow one—way traffic. Armstrong stated he is not in favor of setting a City policy of permitting 'glorified' driveways in lieu of City streets. Maynard Eder asked the Council to table this until he can review it and see what impact it will have on his parents property. If 46th St. were extended, this would split the Eders south 40 in half. Also, the Stevens property would be involved. Pott moved, seconded by Mottaz to table this request until the next regular meeting. Motion carried 5-0. C. Baptist Church — The grading being done at the site is in conflict *rri£fi wha£ was approved on the original site plan; but might improve the site for the neighbors. The fill will bring the major parking area close to the same level of the road. The Engineer saw no problem concerning the septic system. He primarily wanted the Council aware of the change from the original plan. He suggested that since the sanitary sewer permit was taken out before the grading work was done that a new permit be taken out for the new system. The system is on a slope now. By requiring a new permit the City can control this portion of work. This revision is necessary because excess material came from the pond excavation. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz to approve this request from Lake Elmo Baptist Church for change, subject to the approval and recommendations of the City Engineer. Motion carried 5-0. Engineer Bohrer also suggested Bob Wier check on the sewer. D. Foxfire Storm Sewer — The Council expressed concern about the drainage running toward Lake Jane, and the City's ability to increase the capacity of existing ponds if they fill up. They asked if the system is designed to take the over —flow in today's 100 year storms. Mr. Schifsky said he is confident the designed system is more than adequate for the land when it is fully developed. This was the opinion of the City's previous engineer also. The signs for Jamaca stating "Emergency Vehicles Only" have been ordered. Barricades have been put in place to stop through traffic. There has been some questions from Jane Road North residents as to why the road will not continue through. A keyed gate at the end of Jamaca will be installed as soon as possible, per the developers agreement.