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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS JUNE 12, 1985 PAGE 4 to prove that Council is arbitrary and capricious, and stressed that Council must consider broader interests of the community. He explained that there are specific procedures to be followed in objecting to an assessment. Engineer Schunicht explained that the cost of the project could increase from the proposed $2,800 to as much as $6,000 if tax increment funds are not utilized. He stated that the new street might draw a little more traffic (10 to 15 cars) but traffic patterns are already established. He felt that with the street being only 32 feet wide and with many parked cars, that speed should not increase greatly, the speed limit would remain the same and would be enforced. Florian Lauer, 1736 Tatum, asked if all areas in the City have storm sewers, if not, why not? He felt there was not a need for it. Engineer Schunicht explained that most of Falcon Heights is sewered (exceptions are Tatum, Lindig, Fairview, St. Mary's, the north end of Fry, and U of MN land). He explained that the longevity of streets improves with storm sewer as the salty snow runs off instead of standing on the street. E. J. Kemmer, 1768 Tatum, asked how Council would like the neighbors run- off water pouring onto their lots, that the drainage in the area is poor, and commented on the lots on Lindig in the "no build" area. Mr. Kemmer stated he also would like to see the speed slowed down on Tatum and suggested dips in the street. He stated he was in favor of the storm sewer but would not like to see traffic speed up. Myles Aikin, 1849 Tatum, inquired how wide the street would be and how driveway grades would be affected. Engineer Schunicht replied the street would be 32 feet wide and driveways would be restored to match the street. Mr. Aiken also commented on speed and increase in traffic, but felt ultimately something would have to be done with the street. He was undecided as to whether or not he was for the project. Mr. Aiken ased if it would be possible to put stop signs in the street to slow traffic to which the Engineer replied that stop signs in the middle of streets do not work well, people trust them and a strange driver might not expect them and run the sign. Mayor Eggert commented on the fact that the stop signs placed on Garden to slow traffic have not been effective, more run the signs than stop. John Labalestra, 1712 Tatum, asked if residential taxes would increase due to the improvements to which Mayor Eggert replied in the negative. Mr. Labalestra expressed conern over the possible increase in traffic, and speed. He felt the street did not need immediate repair, perhaps would in three or four years, and recommended the funds be invested rather than using them for street repair at this time. George Kilgriff, 1739 Tatum, was concerned that a street 36 feet wide would be constructed with parking only on one side, or a 32 foot street with no parking as was considered a few years ago. Mr. Schunicht explained that at the time Tatum was a MN State Aid Street, and those requirements were stipulated by State criteria. Mr. Kemmer also asked the cost of grading and sealcoating the street with no curb and gutters, and was informed it would be about $14.00 per foot. Mayor Eggert added that it is the City's policy to add curb and butter when streets are reconstructed to increase the life of the street. Engineer Schunicht f FLORIAN LAUER, 1736 TATUM E. J. KEMMER, 1768 TATUM MYLES AIKIN, 1849 TATUM JOHN LABALESTRA, 1712 TATUM GEORGE KILGRIFF, 1739 TATUM