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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 30, 1990 PAGE 4 M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to postpone consideration on the 1990 Rate Structure for 201 systems until the April 3rd City Council meeting in order to enable the City Engineer to discuss with the Finance Director if any adjustment in the audit charge can be made, and if so, then determine what impact it would have on reducing the proposed increase and request verification of figures from Washington County. (Motion carried 4-0). B. Tartan Meadows Escrow Reduction Willard, Morton has requested release of his remaining escrow because he feels he has completed all of the requirements for Tartan Meadows 3rd Addition. Bohrer reported in his letter, dated March 16, 1990, he had contacted Mr. Morton and told him to repair the damage from the severe washout that occurred in the drainage easement and ponds. Morton hired E&H Earthmovers to repair the damage, but he chose to do the turf restoration himself. The seeding was done late last Fall and has not germanated yet. Mr. Morton felt since he has planted the seed he has fulfiled the requirements, but Bohrer's opinion is that the Development Agreement requries "turf- establishment" which means grass in a growing and established condition. Bohrer was reluctant to have the City assume maintenance of these areas before the surf is established in a thriving condition. Councilman Williams submitted his concurrence with Bohrer's recommendation. (See Attachment) M/S/P Armstrong/Graves - to deny the request by Willard Morton for release of escrow for Tartan Meadows 3rd, Addition and request staff to check in June on progress of turf restoration. (Motion carried 4-0). C. 15th Street Shoulder Width Larry Bohrer reported at the time the public hearing was held for the improvement of 15th Street, he presented the same design for 15th Street that was similar to other state aid streets constructed in Lake Elmo; that is, a 24 feet wide road with 4 feet wide paved shoulder on either side. Construction plans were completed on that basis and submitted for approval by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT informed Mr. Bohrer that for the higher traffic count on 15th Street, a 6 feet wide or 8 feet wide shoulder is required. Bohrer explained since this is different than what was discussed at the public hearing and approved by the Council, he placed this matter on the agenda and invited four property owners to attend the meeting for their input. It did not appear that any additional permanent right -of --way will. be needed for this change. When asked what he would recommend, Bohrer recommended 6 feet wide shoulder length because a 24 feet wide street with 6 feet shoulders can accomodate more than 1,000 vehicles per day, there are only 4 residents on the road so there is not much stopping for people turning into their driveways or people trying to pull out into traffic from