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I I I Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 1986 Public Hearings, continued Leonard further stated that in developing some of the south portion of the project, he believes drivers will be encouraged to slow down because some curves will be sharper. With regard to Schmidt's question, Leonard indicated that once half of the project is committed, funding for the second half will be assured. In response to Brandt's concern, Leonard stated he had confidence and faith that the road would be back in order before winter. Leonard stated that, for the County to proceed with the project, resolutions regarding parking restrictions are needed along with project approval. Before the residents were given the opportunity to state their questions and concerns, Mayor Benke stated the council had received several phone calls and letters from residents indicat- ing support as well as opposition to various parts of the project. Florence Myslajek, 1820 Long Lake Road, stated she was interested in having the surface south of 19th Street improved, but was not interested in a wider road; would prefer bike paths to parking; is not interested in storm sewers, curbs, and gutters (the assessment would cost her more than $5,000) nor underground wiring; but would like sidewalks because of the safety factor. In response to Dale Beach's questions, 2251 Long Lake Road, Benke stated the County cannot and will not order construction unless it has the means to pay for it; and Leonard responded that a road sign will be placed stating the road would be open to "local traffic only" and the County will require that the contractor keep one lane open during construction times (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and two lanes open during non-construction times (3:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.), or whatever hours are determined feasible with regard to school traffic; and that during the winter, the road will have a paved surface. Frank Tatro, 1611 Longview Drive, stated the corner of Mississippi and Long Lake Road, near Daisy Court, will be very inconvenient; Leonard again stated that Long Lake Road will have a very residential character with decreased speed and that that particular intersection had been carefully reviewed. Tatro does not believe the people facing Long Lake Road should be the only ones assessed for the project; Benke clarified that the cost of the sidewalks is proposed to be paid for by other than the resi- dents, storm sewers and drainage costs relate to drainage of property as well as streets and the policy for assessing the cost Page Three