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Mounds View City Council November 24, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 9 • Council Member Hull said that he is beginning to have second thoughts about this project as the parking would only increase by a few spaces. He then said that he would like to open up parking on the south side of Hillview. He further said that he feels that five extra spots are cost prohibitive. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7360, a Resolution Amending Resolution 7307 in Regard to Parking Along Hillview Road and Greenwood Drive as Reconstructed Under the 2009-2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project. Council Member Mueller said that it was the opinion of the former public works director that they were having some maintenance issues because of where vehicles were driving in the winter. Cindy Palm said that she does not see the need for the sidewalk as it seems to be a majority of the cost. Joe Rhein explained that the sidewalk is approximately half the cost of this improvement. The reason for the need of the sidewalk is because Hillview is designated as a pedestrian corridor on the City's Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Stigney said that he favors making this an amenity for parking and curbing but with the question of the sidewalk of concrete, he does not feel that is necessary. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Amend the Motion to Remove the Sidewalk from the Project. Mr. Rhein said that the City could add a sidewalk in the future if it is determined to be needed. Council Member Flaherty stated that Ayes - 4 Nays - 1(Hull) Amendment carried. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1(Hull) Motion, as amended carried. H. Resolution 7361, Authorizing Analysis of the Ardan Avenue Drainage Subdistrict. Joe Rhein, consultant engineer with Bonestroo, noted that in putting together the specifications for the street project staff did some research on Red Oak Drive and there was a drainage report done in 1989 that identified a drainage trunk sewer along Ardan. Staff reviewed the study and found that the analysis was correct but it appears that the analysis may take things to a standard beyond what is necessary. Council Member Mueller noted that she and Greg Lee discussed this in 2006 during another street project. At that time, he thought that the rain garden proposal for Sherwood would take '• care of the infiltration and he felt that the Ardan Avenue issue would be addressed when the street project was done.