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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1981 Ir2 ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Well #2 - Engineer Bohrer second City well and reported Office well, per the Council's indicated that the office well of nitrates that were found in reviewed the background for a on the water testing of the City instructions. The test results did not contain the high levels well #2. Mottaz recommended that consideration of Lake Elmo Hardwood's well be abandoned and that the City study and consider the pos- sibility of drilling another well. The Council discussed the well, causes of contamination, and future water needs for the City. The Council, then, instructed the Engineer to prepare a report on alternatives for providing a second water supply. B. MSA Project - The Engineer reported that the balance in Lake E m� o s MSA account is approximately $215,000. He reviewed the two road segments that have been considered for improvement, and outlined the estimated bonding obligations. He reported that if both segments (Keats Ave from Hwy 36 to 47th Street and 45th Street, Julep and 47th Street) were constructed, approximately $250,000 would have to be bonded. The Council discussed the 30 MPH curves on 45th, Julep, and 47th Street with the Engineer recommending that the City pass a resolution requesting a variance for the lower design speed (40 MPH curves is required); and suggested he report back at the next Council meeting with alternative methods of financing the program. The Mayor stressed that the City's intent in applying for a reduced design speed is to reduce the amount of right-of-way required for the two corners. He stated a prime concern in the Ag Preserve Act is to keep prime farm land in production; and it is the intent of Lake Elmo to comply with this, therefore, a variance for 30 MPH curves is needed. The Mayor also suggested a 25 MPH design which could be compromised up to 30 MPH, if necessary. The Engineer stated that a 25 MPH design would not be approved by the Variance Committee and suggested that the minimum applied for be 30 MPH. The Mayor will contact the Met Council and request their support for the lesser design curve. Mottaz moved, seconded by Fraser, to adopt R-81-32, A Resolution requesting a variance from the required 40 mph design speed for 45th Street, Julep, and 47th Street, and instructing the Engineer to prepare a report outling the methods of financing the two mile project from Highway 36 to 45th Street. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: A. Audit Report - Handled earlier in the meeting. B. Appointments - Handled earlier in the meeting.