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I I I Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 1987 Lewis, 1933 Fifth Street N.W., feels the $610,000 could be better spent by the City than for undergrounding this small section of line; and indicated those on Long Lake Road would be paying $2.00 plus $2.00. Bob Norell, 1842 Long Lake Road, supports undergrounding of the unsightly power lines; with shortened driveways and IIno parkingll policy, concerned about parking for guests; and stated the side- walk from 19th Street to 694 impacts on the available space in front of the homes and asked council to reconsider their proposed installation. Blomquist asked if the hammerhead turn-around is in the right-of- way; Proper indicated it is. Ron Erickson, 1247 Long Lake Road, stated New Brighton would be foolish not to underground at this time; supports IIno parkingll on Long Lake Road (people can arrange for parking through special ar- rangements); for safety reasons, supports sidewalk on upgraded road; but, because the north portion of the project has two lanes, questioned the need for a third lane on the south portion when there are fewer driveways and intersecting streets than on the north portion. Leonard reviewed traffic projections and standards, and indicated traffic volume changes significantly at 14th Street; Benke explained the width is a measure to safely accommodate a left turn lane and the high volume of traffic between {-694 and 14th Street; Erickson urged council to reassess the need for a third lane all the way through, except at critical intersections such as at 14th Street. In response to Erickson1s desire to work with a modified alternate plan, Benke explained the difference is a bikeway on the shoulder for one-way versus two-way on a separated path and the proposed width is consistent with State bikeway standards (eight foot is minimum on two-way). Vance Spiegel, 1805 19th Street N.W., asked if specific trees had been identified for removal (Proper will work with property own- ers). Roger Bye, 1240 Long lake Road, questioned storm sewer cost (Proper indicated if half of his property slopes away from Long Lake Road, he will be assessed $1600); and asked if it is legal to back onto a sidewalk (LeFevere stated careful use of a sidewalk is generally permitted) and suggested a wide apron. Leonard stated a change in the structural design could be made; anyone wishing to use the sidewalk as a turn-around would also need a wider apron (up to 22 feet) between the sidewalk and the roadway and residents were encouraged to contact Proper to be included in that portion of the project. John Myslajek, 1820 long lake Road, stated he does not believe it is fair to have the road improved and is completely opposed to the project; stated his and Novak's storm sewer lines are clay, due to Page 5