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Tom Prew discussed the sidewalk from Reid Park to Lake Elmo Avenue. The last direction of the Council was to delete this improvement from the project. Prew recommended that a sidewalk be constructed along the entire length of the road because he felt strongly that the pedestrian and vehicle use of the route should be separate. M/S/P Hunt/Conlin — to direct the staff to pass on to Parks, Planning, and Village Commissions, the issue of a sidewalk from Reid Park to Lake Elmo Avenue versus a trail through Reid Park and come back with a recommendation by the January 6" meeting. (Motion passed 5-0). Tom Prow will hold an informational meeting to let the area residents know the status of the project. Dan Olinger, Public Works Supervisor, requested that the water main in 30" Street be replaced. He has recently had a break in this water main, and he feels rebuilding the road without replacing the water main would be a mistake. The City Engineer concurred with this recommendation. He estimated the cost to replace this water main at $85,000.00. There is a balance of $34,000 in the infrastructure replacement fund. The remainder would need to be borrowed or transferred from other funds. M/S/P Hunt/Conlin — to direct the City Engineer to begin investigation on replacement of the water main and come back with a plan of what will be replaced, where would the money come from, and report back. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Engineering Standards Tom Prew reviewed the revised bituminous curb suggested by Councilman DeLapp and Dan Olinger. Public Works Supervisor, Dan Olinger, recommended that the decision on curbs be tabled until the spring when he can show the City Council the amount of repairs needed on bituminous curbs each year. In his letter dated November 25, 1997, Prow did not agree with Tim Freeman when he states that having concrete curb and gutter will negatively affect the design of Open Space developments. He did agree that the lots might become placed in a more compacted arrangement, thus preserving more open space. Prew considered this to be a positive effect. The Engineering Standards may be adopted as an Appendix to the code, without changing any other sections of the code. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to call a workshop with the Public Works Supervisor and City Engineer in late March or April of 1998 to discuss the requirement of concrete curb and gutter for all City streets, at which time the City Council, Public Works Supervisor, and City Engineer will tour the City to inspect winter damage to existing curbs and gutters. (Motion passed 5-0). D. Memo from Oak Park Heights to discuss No -Build Option Mayor John received a memo from the City of Oak Park Heights asking Lake Elmo to enter into a Joint Resolution with Oak Park Heights, Baytown Township for a No -Build option for the Manning Corridor, M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp — to direct the staff to review the Joint Resolution for a No -build option for the Manning Corridor and work with Baytown, Oak Park Heights and bring back to Council at the next meeting. (Motion passed 5-0). Administrator Kueffner reported that Baytown has gone on record opposing the Manning Corridor. 7. MAINTENANCE/PARKS/FIRE: None 8. PLANNING, LAND USE AND ZONING: A Preliminary Plat: Parkview Ridge — Applicants: Lyman Development/Harvey Brockman Planner Terwedo presented a preliminary plat and plan for the development of a 32 single family residential use subdivision and preservation of approximately 36 acres. The applicant is proposing a 50-ft. right-of-way. A 24 ft, paved rural street section is proposed. At its November 17t° meeting, the Parks LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 2, 1997