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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES LAKESHORE AVE./OLD COUNTY ROAD C/JACKSON ST WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 6:00 P.M. The City Engineer welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the mill and overlay and associated work on Lakeshore Avenue, Old County Road C, and Jackson Street. See sign-in sheet for those in attendance. The City Engineer introduced himself, Mr. Lee Elfering of Elfering & Associates, Mr. Joel Hanson, City Adminsitrator, and Mr. Bill Dircks, Public Works Director. The City Engineer explained the neighborhood meeting process whereby the City provides residents of the proposed construction area with the basic information, obtains their input on the nature of the project, and then decides how to proceed from there. At this point, the City Engineer, Mr. Elfering, reviewed the Powerpoint presentation with those who were present. He explained in detail existing conditions and the proposed improvements. Mr. Elfering indicated that the proposed improvement as it stands now would be to mill off the top two inches of existing asphalt and overlay the entire surface with new pavement. Concrete curb that is cracked or holding water would be replaced, concrete valley gutters would be installed at the intersections of Australian and Bluwood, and gate valves and fire hydrant leads would be dug up and repaired as necessary. Mr. Elfering then explained the City’s Assessment Policy, a proposed construction schedule, and potential construction issues that have occurred in the past. At the conclusion of Mr. Elfering’s presentation, the residents were asked for comments or questions regarding anything that had been presented. The following is a summary of that discussion:  There was a comment regarding the fact that this is a busy set of streets that many cars use besides the abutting homeowners. The feeling was the abutting homeowners should not be assessed. Mr. Elfering stated that it is the City’s policy to treat every street the same regardless of the amount of traffic it sees. It is the most equitable way to handle it.  It was asked if speed bumps could be installed at certain points of the streets. Mr. Elfering answered that we can discuss them but added that it is very difficult to maintain the streets in the winter if they have speed bumps. A discussion followed regarding the speed of traffic throughout the corridor. The stop sign located at Lake St. and Jackson has been an issue for years and does not slow traffic. Cars run the signs all of the time. Cars also take the two ninety degree turns much too fast. A resident mentioned that there used to be yellow 15 MPH signs posted but they are gone now. Mr. Elfering said they would look into the