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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 1995 6 9. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Hill Trail/Hill Trail Court Drainage Problems City Engineer, Larry Bohrer, provided a memo dated November 17, 1995 reporting on the September 5 meeting the council discussed the drainage concerns of residents along 50th Street for a wetland which is adjacent to their property north of 50th Street. The 50th Street residents felt that if the two catch basins at the intersection of Hill Trail and Hill Trail Court could be reopened, some water could be diverted away from the wetland. Bohrer felt this would have some effect, but would not solve the water problem that exists along 50th Street. The vacant lot over which the re -opened drainage would run is now owned by George and Brenda Taylor, 7945 Hill Trail North. The Taylors, like Castle Design, were unsuccessful in obtaining the many variances needed to make this vacant lot buildable. Bohrer discussed this matter with Brenda Taylor who said they would consider allowing the City to reopen drainage across their lot under two conditions: 1. The lot would be declared buildable and building permits would be issued for the lot. 2. The drainage pipe be routed along a property line to the lake and discharge in an erosion free manner. The Council indicated they could not meet the conditions of the Taylors because the City previously went to court with Castle Design to enforce the unbuildable determination for this lot. M/S/P Johnston/Conlin - to direct the staff to contact the property owners that inquired reopening the catch basins and inform them it appears not to be a viable option and will not be pursued further. (Motion passed 4-0). B. Municipal Water Supply Plan Larry Bohrer reported in his memo dated November 17, 1995 that Lake Elmo must prepare a Municipal Water Supply Plan. This plan must address conservation measures and emergency preparedness. In the Metropolitan Area this water plan must become part of the community's Comprehensive Plan and is subject to review by the Metropolitan Council. Lake Elmo cannot meet the original deadline for submitting these plans of January 1,1996. Bohrer suggested that he prepare a workscope and cost proposal for this water plan and submit it to the council at the next regular meeting. The work could probably be done in December and January and meet the deadline as close as possible. M/S/P Johnston/John - to authorize $5,000 out of the professional services reserve fund for Larry Bohrer to prepare a workscope and cost proposal for this municipal water supply plan. (Motion passed 3- 1:DeLapp felt the people being served by the municipal water system should have to pay for this study), The City Administrator will check to see if there is any money in the water reserves. C. Update on Road Striping Councilman Del-app felt the City has an inconsistent policy on road striping. We have many miles of roads in this City that are designated as striped roads, but don't have any stripes. How can we be consistent in our policy on safety if we don't stripe our roads. Larry Bohrer explained the City does have a policy on striping. All collector streets are MSA streets by definition and are to be striped (centerline type stripe) that are narrow or curvy roads. Also, if safety would be enhanced, then those streets shall be striped. (For example, the Hidden Bay area.) There were two roads that should have been striped shortly after they were overlaid this year, 42nd St. and Jane Road. Because the overlay was delayed, the striping was too. As soon as the weather permits in the Spring, a contract will be let out to get those roads striped. Bohrer will put together a comprehensive program for the Spring.