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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES BURKE LANE AND CONDIT STREET WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 6:40 P.M. The City Engineer welcomed those present to the neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed street rehabilitation project on Burke Lane and the portion of Condit Street from Nadeau Road south to Burke Lane. 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 full reconstruction of both streets including the addition of concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer. 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:  A resident asked how trees in the boulevards would be affected. Mr. Elfering stated that it would depend on the grades and other issues but he was hopeful the bulk of the trees would remain. He always tries to save trees whenever possible.  There was a question regarding the storm drains at the low point of Burke Lane regarding the ice buildup in the winter and if that could be eliminated as part of the project. Mr. Elfering replied that he would look at it and would probably be adding an additional set of catch basins at Condit to pick up some of the excess water before it got down to the low spot. He also said the road would be crowned and that would further help the issue.  A resident asked what would happen to the fire hydrant at the corner of Burke and Condit if the road gets widened. Mr. Elfering said the road would be widened to the east so the hydrant would not be affected.