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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 16, 1989 PAGE 2 Attorneys Dayton and Sampson have declined based on their work schedule, but they have given Todd the names of two attorneys they recommended that are well known in the Legislature and knowledgable about waste management issues. REAPP has indicated it would be willing to kick in some money, if it is required, if the final bill was over a $1000. This $1000 will be taken out of the $200,000 allocated by the voters. M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to authorize expenditure of up to $1000 for lobbying efforts on the Solid Waste Management Act that is being considered by the 1.989 Legislature with the attorney to be identified by REAPP. (Motion carried 5-0). 5. IMPROVEMENT HEARINGS: City Engineer Larry Bohrer provided assessment alternatives for the Council's consideration. The alternative methods are: Benefitted Front Foot Method, Unit Charge, and Combination Method. Lists were provided showing the property owners abutting on or benefitting from the street improvement. A. 15th Street, Inwood Avenue to West City Limits, Resolution 89-28 Mayor Dunn opened up the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Proposed Improvement: The street would be constructed to Municipal State Aid Standards for a rural road. 15th Street would have two 12 foot driving lanes and 4 foot wide paved shoulders. Poor soils would be removed from the roadbed and would be replaced with suitable material. Driveways would be paved from the edge of the shoulder to property line. The ditches would be graded and new culverts installed. The road will be designed for 40 mph speeds. The estimated project cost is $158,000. It has been the City's policy on other State Aid streets to assess only those costs which are not eligible for State Aid reimbursement. The only items not eligible for State Aid reimbursement are legal fees for an acquisition, engineering costs in excess of 18% of the construction cost and City administrative costs. The estimated assessable cost is $7,000. John Bodey, 8155 15th St. N., asked if Oakdale had plans to upgrade their section of 15th St. Bohrer answered that 15th Street was not presently in Oakdale's 5-year plan. Bodey asked if the new road would be sufficient to handle the amount of truck travel. Bohrer answered this road would be designed for 9-ton minimum axle load all year around. Leo Pierre, speaking for his father living at 8167 15th St. N., stated he believes the road should be rebuilt, but the assessment was too large for the small parcel (1.3 acres) his father owns. He would like a maximum speed of 40 mph. Rob Pierre, 8167 15th St. N., asked, if more property is needed for the road and the shoulder, would he be compensated for this .land or the two big trees that might be taken down. Bohrer explained they have done some preliminary surveys, but they would know within the next 2-3 weeks if they