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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEI~'lBER 21, 1994 in the City, there was not a lot of uniformity in the platting process. Mr. Tima is looking for a fair and equitable solution so that he can develop his property. Hanson noted the letter that was received from the School District regarding the connection of Australian and Bluwood. The City Administrator reviewed the letter from the School District notinq that they prefer the connection of Australian and Bluwood versus improved cul-de-sacs since it provides easier access for school buses. Scalze noted that if this were a new development, the City would require 50 feet of right-of-way for a street plus a 60 foot radius on a cul-de-sac. The Administrator agreed and pointed out that the minimum paved width would be 28 feet for the street and 45 feet for the cul-de-sac. Scalze noted that the 40 feet of street right-of-way on Australian was not typical, and was a unique situation that the Council must look at. Scalze noted that one of the options that the City Engineer has suggested a 30 foot paved cul-de-sac width with 5 additional feet for snow storage. The Administrator stated that in the Australian/Bluwood area the rational for connecting the two streets via improving Jackson Street with a 40 foot right-of-way could be borne out given that the Australian right-of- way is only 40 feet. Scalze pointed out that the decision on whether to connect Australian and Bluwood via Jackson Street or to improve the cul-de-sacs at the end of Australian and Bluwood is not an easy one. Scalze noted that when the property owners in the area purchased their lots, the Jackson Street right-of-way existed. Also, to improve cul-de-sacs would require the acquisition of additional easement. Scalze felt that if cul-de-sacs were improved, they should be placed so that the effect on the properties at the end of the streets is equal. Also, assessment of the cost of improving the cul-de- sacs should be no greater to Mr. Tima than to any of the other property owners affected because the cul-de- sacs should exist regardless of whether or not Mr. Tima wants to develop his property. Scalze noted that 10