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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 1990 PAGE 3 Administrator Kueffner referred to the Don Wisniewski letter, where he states sidewalks or pedestrian/bikeways are permitted, but at city cost. The City Engineer has informed her since Cty Road 17 is a county state aid highway, the City can use municipal state aid funds on this type of a project. A preliminary feasibility report consisting of field study and, cost estimate for a.sidewalk between south of the railroad tracks to Pierre's Pier would cost approx. $1000. While we are dealing with the speed problem, Kueffner pointed out, we have the option of providing an area for people to walk that is separate from the driving lane. This was something she could not respond to until she received this report. M/No Second/ Graves/No Second - to direct the City Engineer to make a field study and cost estimate for installation of sidewalks between the railroad tracks to Pierre's Pier and the funds be taken out of the Planning portion of the 1990 Budget. The Council received a mixed reaction to the option of sidewalks. Councilman Hunt suggested they wait until they receive the results of the speed study and issues addressed between himself and Dick Acree in the next several weeks and try to come up with a comprehensive plan for this area. Councilman Hunt will come back with a recommendation to the Council. Acting Mayor Williams thanked Sheriff Trudeau, Deputy Jesse Kurtz and Sergeant Swanson for attending the Council meeting. Williams explained the City is looking forward to receiving the results of the state's traffic survey. Councilman Hunt has agreed to work with Mr. Acree to try to write down issues he feels should be dealt with and what the City can or cannot do. Williams noted no one is trying to ignore the fact that there is a speeding problem on Lake Elmo Avenue. - The Old Village area is a densely populated area and perhaps has a special problem, but is receiving special attention. M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to adopt Resolution 90-35 requesting a speed survey on 30th Street from CSAH 17 to CSAH 15. (Motion carried 4-0). 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 1991 Budget Resolution adopting 1991 Budget Acting Mayor Williams opened up the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The public hearing notice was published in the November 14, 1990 St. Croix Valley Press. Finance Director, Marilyn Banister, presented the 1991 Budget and reported the increase this year is $26,826 or 3.260 over last years budget and taxes, basically due to increase in cost of living. Special levies for 1991 will include $70,000 for a park bond, $50,000 for the landfill referendum and a $50,000 equipment certificate. Bill Boylan, 10711 N. 50th St., stated he was not happy about the money the landfill referendum would cost him. He stated, "I know there is a lot of emotion in this area about the landfill, but I'm not paying taxes to fight another agency of government."