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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2004 Dick and Nancy Wagner, 3105 Edgerton Street, appeared before the Council and expressed concern about an assessment for the street reconstruction and the addition of curb and gutter. Nancy Wagner pointed out that the ditches will remain adjacent to their property. She also indicated that the raising of the Edgerton Street bridge by 4 %z feet will have a great impact on their property. There are also issues with noise given the expansion of the number of traffic lanes on 694. Fahey felt that this was a unique project given the significant changes for the area. Fahey again indicated that if the consensus is to assess for the road reconstruction, then an appraisal should be done to measure the benefits received. LaValle asked if about the slope of the Wagner driveway. Mrs. Wagner replied that the road elevation will increase substantially in fi•ont of her property, therefore, their driveway elevation will increase as it approaches Edgerton Street. The driveway will slope down From Edgerton Street and toward their house. The ditches along Edgerton are very steep now and difficult to maintain. Mr. Wagner indicated that he hopes the ditches are filled in to the extent that this area will be easier to maintain. Mrs. Wagner pointed out that their house is lower than Edgerton now, and the proposal is to raise Edgerton Street even more. Fahey again pointed out the policy questions before the Council. Those are whether to assess for the road reconstruction, and if so, should appraisals be obtained to measure benefits received. Anderson stated that he did not want to pay for an appraisal. Anderson pointed out that current policy is to assess when the City incurs costs. Anderson noted that this is a County road reconstruction project, and the City is not incurring road reconstruction costs. As a result, Anderson did not support a road assessment. Blesener stated that he understood Mr. Anderson's position, but noted the issue of the future improvement of the rest of County Road D and Edgerton Street and assessing for that future improvement. Blesener felt it was a question of equity between this project and the future project. Fahey asked if the City has assessed for roadwork that was a part of any other County projects. The City Administrator pointed out that the City assessed for the improvement of Little Canada Road, which has now been turned back to the City. Fahey asked if the Administrator's suggestion was that because of the cost to the City for the storm sewer work, the City should assess for the road reconstruction. 4