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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-88 CCMSince we do not have time to discuss every point presented, it may seem that decisions are preconceived. However, background information �`- is provided for the City Council on each agenda item in advance from City Staff and appointed Commissions; and decisions are based on this information and past experiences. In addition, some items may also have been discussed at previous Council meetings. If you are aware of information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to Appear Before the City Council" slip; or, if you came late, raise your hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated. Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting. AGENDA LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 19, 1988 7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES 1. Agenda 2. Minutes: June 21, 1988 3. Claims 4. Public Inquiries 5. PLANNING/LAND USE/ZONING A. Large Lot Subdivision: 11890 50th St. N. Res. No. 88-31 Turnbladh Large Lot Subdivision B. Preliminary Plat: Brookman 3rd Addition Lake Elmo Business Park Company C. Preliminary Plat: F.J. Crombie, 2nd Addition 8014/8120 DeMontreville Trail. Brian/Veronica Crombie D. Rezoning (RR to Ag) and CUP (Greenhouses): So. of 15, between Inwood and Keats Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. Res. No. 88-32: Granting CUP to Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT -- A. Recommendations/Alternatives for Bituminous Walkways (bikepath), 43rd & Kimbro B. Partial Payment & Reduction of Retainage; Part D, 201 Project C. Final Payment --Maintenance Overlay; Tower Asphalt D. Proposed Ordinance No. 8020: Ordinance Amending Section 401 Relating to Stormwater Runoff Control 7. Audit Report Review, Robert Tautges, CPA Res. No. 88-30: A Resolution Ordering Interfund Audit Adjustments 8. Goetschel--Appeal to Variance denial 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. Res. No. 88-29: Appointing Frank Langer as Assessor for City of Lake Elmo B. Request for 3.2 Beer Permit; LE Jaycees Huff and Puff C. Motion Verifying Purchase: 3/4 GMC Pick-Up/Equipment Package LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JULY 19, 1988 Mayor Arlyn Christ called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Present: Christ, Johnson, Armstrong (arrived 7:15 p.m.), Graves, Moe, City Engineer Bohrer, City Attorney Knaak and City Administrator Morrison. 1. AGENDA M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve the July 19, 1988 City Council agenda as presented. (Motion carried 4-0) 2. MINUTES: June 21, 1.988 M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve the June 2.1, 1988 City Council minutes as presented. (Motion carried 3-0-1<Abstain: Christ>). 3. CLAIMS City Attorney Knaak advised the Council against paying claim #90508 because he felt the County should forgive the real estate taxes as itt was not the City's obligation to pay the taxes; it was between the County and the landowners. In the meantime the City is being charged 8 percent interest. Attorney Knaak will follow up on this and report back to the Council. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve the July 19, 1988 Claims #90449 thru #90555; excluding #90508. (Motion carried 4-0). 4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES There were no public inquiries. 5. PLANNING/LAND USE/ZONING A. LARGE LOT SUBDIVISION: 11890 RESOLUTI IVISION The Planning Commission, at its meeting of June 17 by a vote to 6-0, unanimously recommended Council approval of the Large Lot Subdivision. Will Turnbladh is requesting a subdivision to provide a 11.5 acre lot for his son. Councilman Johnson voiced the concern he had with common driveways. Will Turnlbladh, Jr. responded that there was an easement recorded in the deed and that it was not economically feasible for them to put in a driveway now, but plans a driveway off 50th St. in the future. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to adopt Resolution 88-31 granting a large lot subdivision to Will and Mary Turnbladh; contingent upon applicants paying a park dedication fee of $250 for the newly created lot. (Motion carried 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE 2 B. PRELIMINARY PLAT; BROOKMAN 3RD ADDITION LAKE ELMO BUSINESS PARK COMPANY The Planning Commission at their July 11th meeting recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat for Brookman 3rd Addition. City Engineer Bohrer discussed the practicality of the 67% density computations versus the 20% density requirement as currently required by the code with the November 1987 Code Amendment. The Council had to decide on what amount of impervious surface should the pond size be calculated on. When the pond was designed for the 1st Addition, engineering calculations were made and determined that the maximum amount of impervious surface was 67% of each lot. When the 3rd Addition ponding was calculated, the City Engineer used the same ratio. If this addition is required to meet 20%, then the pond is more than sufficient in size for drainage. Councilwoman Armstrong stated that the 67% was not grandfathered in and would be looked at with the present code of 20% impervious surface coverage on each lot. She would also like to have more vegetation to bufferthis development- from the RR land next to it. In regard to the water system, Bohrer stated they would use the present water tower and advised that the water main on 39th St. & Layton Avenue was sufficient for the 3rd Addition. The consensus of the Council was 20% coverage was too low and suggested the Commission should review the ordinance. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve the Preliminary Plat of Brookman 3rd Addition based on our existing (20%) General Business Code of. November 1987. (Motion carried 5-0). M/S/P Johnson/Moe - to direct the Planning Commission to look at the density computations (35%-50%) versus the 20% density requirements as currently required by the General Business code under different conditions. (Motion carried 5-0). C. PRELIMINARY PLAT: F.J. CROMBIE, 2ND ADDITION, 8014/8120 DEMONTREVILLE TRAIL, BRIAN/VERONICA CROMBIE Brian and Veronica Crombie have made application for a preliminary plat for F.J.Crombie Estates 2nd Addition, a subdivision of a 23.9 acre tract into eleven lots. The application also requests a variance from ponding/drainage requirements and a variance for the length of he cul-de-sac (830' vs. City Code standard of 800'). The concerns addressed by the Planning Commission were: 1.) ponding/drainage, 2.) preservation of trees and site amenities, 3.) outlot designations, and 4.) soil erosion control. The Commission, at their July 11th meeting, recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with several conditions and recommended the Council consider a 24' wide roadway rather than the standard 32' wide street. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE 3 Bruce Folz presented the F.J.Crombie 2nd Addition third revision of the Preliminary Plat which he advised now meets the 1% calculations and was designed with this criteria. Karen Chandler, of Barr Engineering (VBWD Engineer) has advised that the second revised plat had not been received from the applicant and their report on the drainage and erosion control, of this plat would not be before the VBWD Board until July 28th. City Attorney Knaak stated, in regard to the 24' width of their road, the Council has to consider if this is unique enough to grant the variance in order to decide other requests that come in the future. Folz also asked the Council to consider adding "No Parking" on the cul-de-sac roads in the development. The consensus of the council was that the plat, as distributed at this meeting, was revised significantly to table for review by the City Engineer and VBWD. Actions requested were: 1.) Original signature of Veronica Crombie (as owner at the time of submission on the platting application); 2.) Copy of the Contract for Deed (for sale of the property to Brian Crombie), and County certification of filing of the Contract for Deed; (3.) ownership report on property from the applicant or his attorney. 4.) Review of the revised Plat by the City Engineer and review for drainage and erosion control requirement by the VBWD. M/S/P Graves/Armstrong - to table action on the Preliminary Plat; F.J. Crombie, 2nd Addition until the City Council meeting of August 2nd. (Motion carried 5-0). Councilwoman Armstrong suggested adding the wording "or the setback on the present lot" to Article 4B. Building Location of the submitted protective covenants. D. REZONING (RR to AG) and CUP (GREENHOUSES): So. of 15, between Inwood and Keats, LINDER'S GREENHOUSES, INC., RESOLUTION NO. 88-32; Granting CUP to Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. Li.nder's Greenhouses, Inc. is requesting a downzoning of a 64 acre tract off 15th Street between Inwood and Keats from Rural Residential to Agriculture. The Conditional Use Permit is for construction of greenhouses (Stage 1 = 29,000 sq.ft. plus a 7,250 sq.ft. steel pole building). Adequate drainage was provided for, landscaping requirements of three staggered rows of evergreen trees will be planted to provide a buffer to adjoining properties, and lighting on the site shall conform to existing City Code. Linder commented that the tree planting may not happen until the Spring because of the drought. The Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 11th, recommended approval of the rezoning and approval of the Conditional Use Permit with conditions as outlined in Resolution No. 88-32. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE: 4 ( Planning Commission Dave Johnson considered greenhouses a commercial business, stated it did not belong in this area across from the Regional Park and there was no tax benefit being in an Ag zone. Dave presented a petition to the City Attorney with 25 signatures requesting an Enviromental Impact Statement. According to Dave, the Enviromental Review Board requires any structure that is erected over 200,000 sq.ft. in a Class 4 City needs an environmental assessment worksheet. The consensus of the Council was greenhouses were a reasonable and good use of the land. The request was for. a 29,000 sq.ft. greenhouse and a 7,250 sq.ft. accessory building which did not need an EIS. M/S/P Graves/Johnson - to adopt Ordinance 80H amending, Section 301.070C the Lake Elmo City Code rezoning from RR, tot At a 6k aere tract -off-: 15th, as legally describb d in -Resolution 88-32, for Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. (Motion carried 5-0 M/S/P Graves/Johnson - to approve Resolution No. 88-32 approving a Conditional Use Permit for Linder's Greenhouse, Inc. (Motion carried 5-0). 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT A. RECOMMENDATIONS/ALTERNATIVES FOR BITUMINOUS WALKWAYS (Bikepath), 43rd & Kimbro At the public hearing for the Improvement of 43rd Street and Kimbro Avenue, several questions arose as to alternatives available for a walkway/bikeway. See City Engineer Bohrer's recommendations in his report dated July 14, 1988. M/S/P Johnson/Graves - to direct the City Engineer to include in the 43rd and Kimbro Project paving both shoulders 6' wide which will be paid for. by MSA funds and contingent on these 6' shoulders not requiring additional right--of-way. Motion carried 4-1<Armstrong: approval would set a precedent for 6' shoulders>). M/S/P Graves/Moe - to direct the City Engineer to include paving both shoulders of 47.th Street 4` ,ride' between Keats and, KimbrdAvenue. (Motion carried 5-0). B. PARTIAL PAYMENT & REDUCTION OF RETAINAGE; PART D, 201 PROJECT Lake Area Utility Contracting completed all contract work prior to the July 1st completion date. The only items remaining are some sod clean up and construction of the Twin Points Tavern system pending MPCA approval. Since the contract is substantially complete, City Engineer Bohrer recommended that the contract retainage be reduced to $1,000 to cover any remaining cleanup and to keep the contract open until the Twin Point Tavern issue is finally resolved with the MPCA. It was recommended that Partial Payment No. 6 be approved in the amount of $39,872.17. Of this amount, $10,500 should come from the Maintenance LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE 5 Budget for the overlay of 32nd Street between Layton Avenue and Klondike Avenue which was completed as Change Order No. 3. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve Partial Payment No. 6 of Part D-201 Project to Lake Area Utility Contracting in the amount of $39,872.17. (Motion carried 5-0). The City has been notified for the second time from the MPCA that our request to add the Twin Points back into the program by change order has been denied. Bohrer has requested a face-to-face meeting with senior MPCA official in one last attempt to resolve the matter. M/S/P Graves/Johnson - to direct the City Engineer to write an appeal to the Director of the MPCA for construction of the Twin Points Tavern system. (Motion carried 5-0). The Council requested the staff to check on the status of the MPCA letter requesting a public hearing, on renewal of the Permit for Washington Co. Landfill $1, and report to the Council at the next meeting. C. FINAL PAYMENT --MAINTENANCE OVERLAY; TOWER ASPHALT At the last Council meeting, the staff was granted permission to solicit quotes and award the work for the following projects: 1988 Maintenance Overlays - Hill Trail, Jane Road, Jane Court 1988 MSA Maintenance - Gravel shouldering on 45th, Julep, 47th and Keats Quotes were received and Tower Asphalt was the low bidder on both jobs. Bohrer recommended that payments be made to Tower Asphalt in the total amount of $20,334.50. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to authorize payment to Tower Asphalt in the total amount of $20,334.50 for work performed on Hill Trail, Jane Road, Jane Court, 45th, Julep, 47th and Keats as outlined in the City Engineer's memo of July 15, 1.988. (Motion carried 5-0). D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 8020: ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 The City Attorney had recommended incorporation of the Ordinance within Chapt.400 of the Code, under subdivision and platting procedures. At Council's direction, the staff had incorporated the Attorney's draft ordinance recommendation, definitions of impervious surface and surface runoff. The City Engineer concurred with the City Attorney's recommendations. M/S/P Johnson/Graves - to adopt Ordinance No. 8020 amending Sections 401.220 and 401.2240 of the 1979 Lake Elmo Muncipal Code, Relating to Subdivision and Platting of Properties, by Adding to Paragraph Bic of Section 401.220 and by Adding to Paragraph B3k of Section 401.240, Relating to Stormwater Runoff Control. (Motion carried 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE 6 City Engineer Bohrer reported he attended the Assessment Hearing held by the County for the 201 Project. Six residents have filed an appeal to their assessments. 7. AUDIT REPORT REVIEW: Robert Tautges, CPA RESOLUTION NO. 88-30; A Resolution Ordering Interfund Audit Adjustments Robert Tautges presented the audit report review. The following is a summary of the items to be recorded, investigated and/or resolved during 1988: --Consider writing off the damage reimbursement receivable The damage reimbursement of $1.,282 should continued to be pursued. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to write off the Accounts Receivable bad Debt. (Motion carried 5-0). --Monitor the past due rent on the old City Hall The City rents the old City Hall for $500 per month and as December 31., 1.987 the renter was six months delinquent on payments. M/S/P Johnson/Graves - to direct the City Administrator to commence collection of the outstanding rental due of $6,000 and to evict the tenant from the Old City Hall if a satisfactory payment plan is not submitted. (Motion carried 5-0). --Record interfund adjustments and adjust the City's financial accounting records for the year-end adjustments. --Consider establishing a policy on the use of excess MSA maintenance monies in conjunction with future proposed MSA construction Drojects. --Continue to monitor the property tax collection rate. --Re-invoice the assessment amount which were billed directly by the City and/or take official City Council action to write off the remaining balance. (Washington County $1,393) (Railroad $388) The Council directed the Finance Director to review these and see if they are collectable. --Consider methods of determining the status of green acre properties. The Council directed the staff to check if the properties still qualify for Green Acre status. --Consider the benefits of establishing computerized fixed assets inventory and accounting records. The Council suggested starting a numbering identification system on the Maintenance equipment. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE 7 --Review the trend of depleting reserve balance over the past two years. --Continue efforts to compel the County to complete the assessment process and conclude the City's participation in the bonding program related to the 201 program. --Monitor the cash position of the City's 201. Fund. --Verify compliance is being achieved for EPA Grant program. --Review qualifying types of expenditures prior to expending such amounts in the Infrastructure Reserve Fund. --Review water rates annually to assure full funding of water operations. --Reconsider the viability of implementing the general ledger and payroll computer system and consider other computer alternatives. The Council asked to increase our park dedication fees to what other cities are charging. City Attorney Knaak added he would have input on this for the Council. The consensus of the Council was to direct the staff to follow through with the auditors' final recommendations. M/S/P Graves/Johnson - to approve Resolution No. 88-30 Ordering Interfund Audit Adjustments. (Motion carried 5-0). 8. GOETSCHEL--APPEAL TO VARIANCE DENIAL In December, 1986 the City Council denied a variance requested by [Halter Goetschel for a 3,000 sq.ft. accessory building (1,000 sq.ft. would be allowed on the 5 acre parcel). There were two comments made by the Council when this request was heard: (1) Mr. Goetschel should see if more acreage could be added to the five acres; and (2) the Planning Commission considered amending the City Code to prorate the size allowed for accessory structures on parcels of land over ten acres in the RR zoning district. Mr. Goetschel has followed through with the council's recommendation and has purchased 20 acres of additional land (parcel 2660) and will deed this property to his daughter and son-in-law (Mr. & Mrs. Klatt) so the Klatt's will have a total of 25 acres; contingent upon the variance for accessory structure. The Council has in the past allowed larger accessory structures based on the ammount of land the property owners had. Variances were granted to Steve Pott, Donald Durand and Bernie Meyer for accessory structures larger than what is allowed in the zoning district. Approval of these variances were based on the amount of land that each applicant had. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE 8 M/S/P Graves/Moe - to approve the variance of a 3,000 sq.ft. accessory structure in the Rural Residential zoning district for. Walter Goetschel/Klatt based on prior practice on examples presented and; contingent on Mr. Goetschel providing proof of the transfer of ownership (from Goetschel to Klatt), and that the Klatt's provide proof that the two parcels have been combined into one 25 acre parcel. (Motion carried 5-0). The Council instructed the staff to review the prorating procedures of size of accessory structures in the Rural Residential Zoning District. 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The City Attorney did not have a report. 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-29: Appointing Frank Langer as for Citv of Lake Elmo Our contract with Frank Langer is up for renewal. His per parcel 1988 rate is $4.23 and he is requesting for 1989 the per parcel rate be increased to $4.35. This is 10% less than what Washington County charges. Resolution 88-28 has been amended from past years in two respects: (1.) The contract is continuous unless cancelled by either party by 30 day written notice; and (2.) The per parcel fee, commencing in 1990 and thereafterr will be based on a cap of 50 cents under the Washington County rates. M/S/P Moe/Armstrong - to adopt Resolution No. 88-29, appointing Frank Langer as Assessor for the City of Lake Elmo. (Motion carried 5-0). B. REQUEST FOR 3.2 BEER PERMIT; LE JAYCEES HUFF_& PUFF The Lake Elmo Jaycees submitted their Dram Shop Insurance Certificate and the County Attorney and Sheriff's Department have given their approval of the 3.2 Beer permit for the Jaycees for Huff & Puff on August 11-14th. M/S/P Moe/Graves - to resolve that the City Council hereby grants approval of the 3.2. Beer Permit for the Lake Elmo Jaycees for the period of August 11 through August 14, 1988, and further that the $10.00 permit fee be waived. (Motion carried 5-0). C. MOTION VERIFYING PURCHASE: 3/4 GMC PICKUP/EQUIPMENT PACKAGE M/S/P Graves/Moe - to resolve that the Council hereby verifies and approves the acceptance of the bid of Routson Motors of Stillwater, MN in the amount of $14,500 for a 3/4 ton FMS Pickup and further verifies, the acceptance of the bid of Truck Utilities, in the amount of $3,313 for an equipment package on the GMC 3/4 ton pickup and LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 PAGE 9 further that said funds are expended as follows: $16,000 budgeted from Public Works Capital Outlay and $1,813 budgeted from Capital Outlay, Miscellaneous Expense, Public Works. (Motion carried 5-0). M/S/P Moe/Graves - to adjourn the City Council meeting at 11:10 p.m. (Motion carried 5-0). Resolution 88-29 Appointing Frank Langer as City Assessor Resolution 88-30 Ordering Interfund Audit Adjustments Resolution 88-31 Granting a large lot subdivision to Will and Mary Turnbladh Resolution 88-32 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Linder's Greenhouse Ordinance 8020 Stormwater Runoff Control Ordinance 8021 rezoning a 64 acre tract from P.R to Ag"for Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. 4 TOLT2. KING. DUVALL. ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 2500 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT PAUL. MIN N ESOTA 56101-1893 612/292 44W FA%612/292 W83 July 14, 1988 Honorable Mayor and City Council Lake Elmo, Minnesota Re: Walkway/Bikeway Alternatives 43rd and Kimbro Lake Elmo, Minnesota Commission No. 9150-008 Dear Mayor and Council: At the public hearing for the improvement of 43rd Street and Kimbro Avenue, several questions arose as to alternatives available for a walkway/bikeway. The following is our report: In 1983, the Minnesota Department of Transportation published a Bikeway Design Manual. This manual was intended to provide design guidelines as well as funding guidelines. At one time, blkeways were specially funded. Any reference to funding in the guidelines is not applicable to Lake Elmo's situation., The original proposal for 43rd and Kimbro was to pave two — 12T wide driving Lanes with 41 wide gravel shoulders on each side. The present traffic is 200 vehicles per day. This traffic is projected to increase to 400 vehicles per day over the next 20 years. Referring to the attached Design Chart, a two way undivided rural road with 121 wide traffic lanes and 4" wide unpaved shoulders has a 1/good" rating for suitability of the road for bicycle travel up to 453 vehicles per day and a "fair" rating up to 750 vehicles per day. if the City were asking for special bikeway funding, road sections currently rated "good" or "fair" would not be eligible for shoulder or off —road construction. Off —road designs would only be considered if shoulders could not be upgraded to "good" or 11fai r" status. Based on the MnDOT Design Manual, we make the following recommendations: 1. Keep the road design as proposed with 41' wide gravel shoulders. Current design manual indicates this is good for at least up to 450 vehicles per day. Bicycle travel should be in the same direction as traffic, according to Minnesota rules. Bicycles will probably ride on the pavement until a vehicle approaches and then move off to the shoulder. M Honorable Mayor and City Council Lake Elmo, Minnesota July 14, 1988 Page Two 2. If the Council feels gravel shoulders are not acceptable, then the next alternative would be to pave both shoulders 41 wide. Two-way bicycle traffic on one shoulder would not be allowed. We recommend staying with 41 wide shoulders because of continuity with other streets to the west that have already been constructed. 3. If 41 wide paved shoulders are not acceptable, then the next alternative would be to pave both shoulders 6? wide. Anything over 61 wide shoulders would probably require more right-of-way beyond the 661 wide minimum. 4. A separate walkway/bikeway is not recommended. Traffic counts would not warrant it. Additional right-of-way would be required. Special maintenance would be required. The eastern terminus at Lake Elmo Avenue is gravel shoulders. If a separate bikeway is still desired, it should be constructed outside of the road ditch as shown on Figure / G. Sincerely yours, Larry D. Bohrer, P.E. LDB : j Attachments I Feb,'&; 1983 BIKEWAYS 7 1 i ®`o i gI y{ gg 3 ffi e " n�a n`I n n n n x n n n a - S"� �� �^R' Sim5`6 �$ p I I gg ' R�a P9 Rp I 2'1 I 2 I gg k ggI Rm I g� I I g1 I P a ppI I I � v v� v v vgg vgg v v v ggv ' n a n n 11 F a I I m I I I- I I 1 �ItaR;; I F 1 ggI ��yy gg1 yI� yak � I �{ I ppI v vn n n n n n A O I 5 a 0 < �< 'Q go v pa y Ra v.a v v v 'v v v � ; o � F it's icy I is g h ? 601 im B y;pinn pue aoelans aapinoys 1 Feb. 8, 1983 BIKEWAYS ■�„ -22- H. CLEAR ZONE (distance from bikeway to traveled way) For on -road bikeways refer to the bikeway design - tables to assess the road suitability for bicycle travel, The tables will also enable "pretesting" of shoulderwiden- ing and surfacing. Bike traffic must flow the same direction as adjacent motor vehicle traffic. Two-way bike traffic on one -side of the road is not permitted. For off -road. bikeways, there are two categories: roads without curbs and roads with curbs. The proper set back from the traveled way is an important consideration for the designer because operation of the facility is de- pendent upon adequate separation from each respective travel mode (motor vehicle, bike, pedestrian) and sta- tionary objects (poles, signs...). See Figure G. - I, DRAINAGE For bike routes and lanes the existing roadway drain- age is normally adequate. However, on curb and gutter sections a check of ponding depths should be made and corrective action proposed if depths are significant- This may entail improved grate designs or wider bike lanes. On off -road bikeways, the surface of the bikeway should have a cross -slope of two percent for the proper irainage. Sloping in one direction usually simplifies longi- tudinal drainage design and surface construction, and accordingly, is the preferred practice. Ordinarily, surface irainage from the path will be adequately dissipated as t flows down gently sloping terrain. However, when the ukeway is constructed on the side of a hill, a drainage iitch of suitable dimensions may be necessary on the uphill ide to intercept the hillside drainage. See Figure H. Cul- ,erts or bridges are necessary where a bikeway crosses a lrainage channel. Sizing of the required waterway opening hould be determined by a hydraulics engineer, Minimum ,ulvert size used for bikeway drainage should be 18 inch. Hameter. Drainage inlet grates on bikewaysshallhave openings .arrow enough and short enough to assure bicycle tires rill not drop into the grates regardless of the direction of dcycle travel, Where it is not immediately feasible to re - lace existing grates with standard grates designed for icycles, 1 inch x 1/4 inch steel cross straps should be relded to the grates at a spacing of 6 inches to 8 inches n center, to reduce the size of the openings. See Standard lates 4151 and 4152 for acceptable designs of grates, (ROADS WITHOUT CURBS) R/W iBIKEWAY 20'MIN. TRAVELED WAY 2- MIN.PAVE 1ROADSWITH CURBS)' 8' STREET MIN. 4- MIN. PAVED BIKEWAY "PROVIDES ROOM FOR SIGNS, POLES, 'ETC.. FIGURE G 2% Bikeway I 2% 1. Variable Bikeway FIGURE H i D }:� T.OLTZ, KING. DUVALL. ANDERSON i.� AND ASSOCIATES. INCORPORATED ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 2500 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA 55101 1893 612/292.4400 FAX 612/292.0083 July 15, 1988 Honorable Mayor and City Council Lake Elmo, Minnesota Re: Planned Maintenance Expenditures Lake Elmo, Minnesota Commission No. 9150-008 Dear Mayor and Council: At the last Council meeting, the staff was granted permission to solicit quotes and award the work for the following projects. This work needed to be completed prior to sealcoating. 1. 1988 Maintenance Overlays - Hill Trail, Jane Road, Jane Court. 2. 1988 MSA Maintenance - Gravel Shouldering on 45th, Julep, 47th and Keats. Quotes were received and Tower Asphalt was the low bidder on both jobs. The following is a tabulation of the work completed: 1. 1989 Maintenance Overlays s Engineer's Estimate A. Bituminous Mixture 401.8 Tons @ $28.60 $11,491.48 B. Tack Coat 168 Gallons @ $1.40 $ 235.20 Subtotal $11,726.68 $11,772 2. 1988 MSA Maintenance - Shoulde ina Gravel Shouldering 800.7 Tons @ $10.75 $ 8.607.53 Subtotal $ 8,607.53 $10,000 GRAND TOTAL $20,334.21 $21,772 f AI It is recommends that payments be made to Tower Asphalt in the total mount of $20,334,24. j� Since,rreyllyy yours, A� Larry D. Bohrer, P.E. L DB : j