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MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 1990 PAGE 2 Knoll area do not need the extra width as they seldom have parking on both sides. JIM BYKOWSKI, 1745 ST. MARY'S ST., requested Council consider limiting the width of St. Mary's to a size appropriate for parking on one side only. JIM EVANS, 1725 FRY ST., favored a 32 foot width with parking on one side only. LOIS MILLETT, 1718 FRY ST., was concerned that widening would encourage increased traffic. She explained that Fry has experienced an increase in traffic since St. Mary's has been made a one-way street. LEO OHMAN, 1625 GARDEN, explained that there is presently a 15 foot storm drainage easement on his property, which he felt devalues the property. He also felt he should not have to pay the same per foot assessment as others. Maurer explained that all lots contributing drainage to the street are to be assessed the same according to the City's Assessment Policy. Ohman objected to paying a front footage rate for the 15 foot easement. DON GRITTNER, 1718 ARONA ST., inquired about the widths planned for Albert and Arona Streets. Maurer stated they are recommending a 34 foot width with parking on one side following MSA guidelines. Grittner asked if they had to use State Aid to which Maurer replied that the City has the option to build the street to City standards, but that would affect the funding because a portion of the funding comes from State Aid. Grittner feared that construction of a 40 foot street would encourage more use and was not in favor of such a wide street. Grittner commented on the fact that he thought curbing was a big advantage as it saves the streets and lawns. JOHN DUNCAN, 1753 ALBERT ST., stated he was in favor of the improvements but did not want to be penalized by having a State Aid Street which would dictate the width and parking. He indicated a preference for parking on both sides with a street as narrow as possible. He also commented on the fact that a 34 foot street would not damage the trees on the street. Maurer stated that they have checked the trees and feel that the proposed street should not damage the trees or their root systems. LEO KLISCH, 1757 FRY ST., felt that the City's money could be used in other areas rather than streets, that there is nothing wrong with what they have now, that very little water stands but drains to Larpenteur and that he did not see curb and gutter as an issue. He could see no reason for the project. Maurer explained that the purpose is to rebuild the City's deterioriating infrastructure, and that curb and gutter is an integral part of the drainage system as it prevents water from washing out along the boulevards flowing under the blacktop and speeding up deterioration. Klisch asked the age of the present street and the life expentancy of a new street. Baldwin ~~