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Chairperson Zimmerman suggested Staff pursue this with Len Levine and Bill Goodrich to see if <br />they can get the status changed. He noted this would be a very good time of year, as they could <br />respond to their letter. <br /> <br />5) Acceptance of Rail Stations <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated she would like to see how the County will address how citizens <br />receive access to the rail stations. She stated she would like to know what impact there would be <br />on traffic with the extra trains. She also questioned how much stacking room has been allowed, <br />the length of time the arms will be down, and how this would affect emergency vehicles. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/Fire Chief Kapler responded they have had a plan in place that, when in <br />doubt, Thurston Avenue is "Plan B" if there is ever a problem. If a train is stopped over an <br />intersection, the police officers are to inform 911 to have fire vehicles take another route. <br /> <br />6) Placement of Berm in Right-of-Way <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen noted the berm on the north side of C.R. #116 between Ramsey <br />Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard, on the south side of the development project, is being <br />pushed into the right-of-way by homeowners. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/Fire Chief Kapler explained the Street Supervisor forwarded this to the <br />County. The ground removed is all contained within the property owners' property and the <br />County informed them it does not encroach on the road easement. The concern is that this <br />promotes a "mixed bag" of landscaping along that area. <br /> <br />Chairperson Zimmerman noted that berm is part of the agreement for that plan and they do not <br />have the right to take it down. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated the ordinance states it cannot be cut more than two feet. <br /> <br />7) Drainage Problem- Nowthen Boulevard North of C.R. #56 <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen asked if the County is considering having no responsibility with <br />regard to the drainage problem on Nowthen Boulevard north of C.R. #56. <br /> <br />Chairperson Zimmerman responded they would still pursue obtaining money from them. He <br />suggested Bill Goodrich meet with them. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/Fire Chief Kapler suggested they visit their Public Works meeting for a <br />status of where they are at and tell them what they are expecting. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/May 16, 2000 <br /> Page 8 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />