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I I I Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 1987 an error in original construction, and stated if any damage is done by heavy vehicles during construction he will pay 20% and ask the city to pay 80%; suggested drainage ditches be included in the project's plans (Proper did not believe a system of ditches would be save for traffic and would disrupt lawns and property and is recommending curbs and gutters); and believes the condition of the existing road (narrow, full of pot holes, sharp curves) causes drivers to drive more carefully, and that changes will bring about death and disability to the neighbors. In response to Brandt's inquiry, Proper indicated the catch basins on the 18th Street curve were installed about five years ago as a maintenance project and are a little high. Brandt assured Myslajek that council and staff is concerned about creating a safe roadway. Phyllis Reha, 1247 Long Lake Road, asked that the county not be permitted to restripe (from three lanes to four) without residen- tial input and council approval; and asked about an appeal process (to build a narrower road despite the construction cost attached to standards). Leonard explained the County will not re-stripe without council concurrence (Ramsey County wants to avoid the feeling of conges- tion and clutter which they believe they are doing with the three- lane road); and indicated, although he had no knowledge of a vari- ance being granted, there is a Variance Committee established at the State level. Reha suggested the council not rush to select the cheaper alter- nate if it feels there is no need for a four-lane at this time; believes community groups should meet with the Variance Committee; and encouraged mediation. In response to Blomquist's inquiry, Proper asked that a specific motion be made regarding the re-striping concern so it would be included in Ramsey County's plans and agreement which would be presented to the city council in February 1988. In response to Haas's inquiry, Proper the narrower road would be assessed at $18 per front foot rather than $13 for the wider road. Oosterhuis inquired about semi-trucks using Long Lake Road; Proper indicated that although the road is being built for a nine-ton ca- pacity, it is designed differently than a nine-ton road in a com- mercial area. Oosterhuis suggested posting more "30 miles per hour" signs to deter truck traffic. In response to Norell's inquiry, Proper indicated serpentining the sidewalk is an option for valuable trees that might be saved, not for hammerhead turn-arounds. Page 6