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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 21, 1994 Morelan pointed out that a 50 foot street right-of-way for Jackson would put the pavement further away from his house. Scalze pointed out that the street pavement can be placed anywhere within the road easement. Morelan disagreed, indicating that a minimum boulevard of 9 feet would be required. Scalze pointed out the Engineer's recommendation for a 28 foot width, and stated that she felt a 28 foot pavement was too wide on a 40 foot right-of-way. The City Engineer stated that the 28 foot pavement width allows room on the street for pedestrian traffic. Scalze pointed out that it appears a 7 foot by 10 foot strip would be necessary from the Magnuson property, in addition to a dedication from the Tima property, in order to assemble a 40 foot street right- of-way for Jackson Street. Berniece Magnuson stated that they would have no problem making that dedication toward the Jackson Street right-of-way. The City Administrator pointed out that the options in assembling the necessary right-of-way is that the property owners dedicate or sell the right-of-way to the City, or the City has the option of condemnation. Lendway asked if a public hearing would be held before a final decision is made. The City Administrator reported that the City is required to hold an improvement hearing to consider and act on the type of improvement which would be made, and then an assessment hearing at which division of the cost of the project would be decided upon. Lendway reported that at the neighborhood meeting the majority of the property owners indicated their opposition to the improvement of Jackson Street and left that meeting with the impression that the cul-de- sac option would be approved if any improvement were to be made. Lendway was concerned that these property owners have the opportunity for additional input before 17