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MINUTES City Council P4ay 13, 1987 Twin Lake Fahey noted that there are other properties in the City in need of Trail (Cont.) this fill, such as the Johnson/Mosted property. Bergeron also reported that the property owners on Twin Lake Trail are concerned about security on this street due to the exposure to the highway. Scalze stated that she was not opposed to fill being provided in this area if the property owners are willing to assist in the landscaping of the area. Fahey stated that he was reluctant to rely on the adjacent property owners to do the landscape work and felt if the City proceeds with the project, it should be done by a contractor and the cost assessed against th~ property owners. Fahey noted that if the fill is not landscaped, rains could wash the fill away and create a problem. Bergeron stated that the property owners are willing to assist in the planting of trees and shrubs, but did not feel they would want to take on the actual construction of the berm. Fahey asked if the property owners were seeking City financing to pay for the project. Howard Romanowski, property owner on Twin Lake Trail, noted the violations of State law with regard to noise levels. Fahey felt that these violations were caused by the State, and the City should not participate in the cost of the berm construction, other than providing excess fill materials, for a problem that is caused by the State's highway. Fahey stated that he would only be comfortable with the project, if the work was done by a contractor. Romanowski stated that the residents are requesting City assistance to get the State to respond to the problem, and suggested that the State should participate in the cost of the construction of a berm. Fahey suggested that the City approach the State and inform them that the City will provide the fill and request that the State do the grading and provide the plantings. Council discussed the fact that the Little Canada bridge pro,ject would not be completed for a couple of years, and felt that any excess material would ha~~e to come from the Demont Street improvement. Collova felt that the City should ask the State Por a recommendation on the height of the berm. Fahey pointed out that the State has already provided a plan for the berm. Page -4-