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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 1994 With regard to assessments, Morelan pointed out that State Law says that the City can assess property in an amount equal to benefits received. That is property values must increase in an amount equal to the assessment. A new street on Jackson, Old County Road C, or Lakeshore Avenue would not increase property values of the apartment complexes on Demont. Paul Martin asked why Lakeshore was posted as a 7-ton street this past winter when it had been posted at 5- ton in the past. The Public Works Superintendent replied that that issue was discussed at the improvement hearing. The Superintendent reported that he informed the residents at that time that if the road were posted at an incorrect weight, the problem would be corrected next year. Nagle commended the Council and staff for the adoption of the street assessment policy, feeling that assessing residential properties for an 8" and 3" road section was a great concept and goes a long way toward building equity in assessments. Jim Gregor, Park & Recreation Commissioner and resident on Australian Avenue, reported that at the last Commission meeting the recommendation was to retain the walkway easement along the Jackson Street right-of-way from Demont Avenue to Australian. However, no recommendation was made for paving the right-of-way all the way down to Australian Avenue. Gregor pointed out that Bluwood Avenue has a 100 foot road right-of-way easement, while the right-of-way for Australian Avenue is 40 feet. Gregor pointed out that at the improvement hearing there was discussion about stop signs at Jackson/Old County Road C and Old County Road C/Lakeshore. Gregor reported that the residents in the area wanted to see the stop signs installed before curb and gutter was put in to see if the stop signs would address the traffic speed problem. Gregor stated that the Park & Rec Commission decided not to address the Jackson Street trail in conjunction with the sidewalk issue, but apparently the discussion goes hand-in-hand this evening. Gregor pointed out the 20