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Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to CRAWFORD defer voting on both of the public hearings until after full CONTINUED representation had been heard. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nayit: None. Motion carried. Mrs. William Borchert, 1715 Arona, stated she and several of her neighbors discussed the project, and they feel there is too much traffic now and they assumed the reason for the project is to increase parking for the liquor store. Thomas Mooney stated he felt Falcon Heights is a neighborhood community and not a business community, and this is what he wants to retain it as. Councilman Labalestra stated we need a stronger tax base to survive as a community, and that a neighborhood does not pay the same taxes as a business community does. He stated we need a stronger tax base to maintain our identity, othervaise, there is the possibility of annexation by St. Paul or Roseville in l0 or 15 years. He stated he wanted to make a better business community than what Falcon Heights has now. Mayor Warkentien opened the public hearing on Arona Street at ARONA STREET 8:l~5 p.m ., for the proposed improvements consisting of grading, PROPOSF~! bituminous surfacing, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and appurten- IMPROVEMENTS ances between California Avenue and Hoyt Avenue at an estimated cost of $60,865.00. He then requested Engineer Lemberg to pr®sent the proposed plans to the Council and citizens. Engineer Lemberg reviewed the proposal, and stated Arona Street had been designated in the State Aid system since 1960. He reviewed the results of the preliminary hearing in March, and noted it seemed to be the wish of the people to keep Arona at 36 feet without parking. He stated he drew the preliminary plans, as per Council request, at 36 feet with no parking. He stated any trees that would have to be removed would be replaced. He stated the improvement is needed, as too much money is spent on maintenance. He stated under this proposal, storm sewer would be included extending north from Hoyt Avenue with catch bas placed at Hoyt, Idaho, and Iowa so the water will be intercepted and not carried to the ponding area on Snelling Avenue. Engineer Lemberg noted sidewalks are shown on the proposal; however, it could be deleted at the discretion of the Council. He noted the 36 foot width is the minimum presently allowed by the State Highway Department, and noted the Council would have to pass a resolution ~° banning parking on both sides of the street. He noted the storm sewer as proposed would b® partly paid for by State Aic? funds, including the catch basins, leads, and a part of the storm sewer and the remain- der trunk line could be paid by the City or by assessment. He noted the