01-18-95 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL J~1NiJARY 18, 1995 Pedersen asked how much asphalt would be torn up as a result of the water main project. The City Engineer replied that virtually all of it would be disturbed. Fahey asked if the looped roadway was essential for the neighborhood. Fahey suggested that this is an area where a substandard street and cul-de-sac should go in to address the best long-term interests of the residents. Fahey did not feel it made sense to make the full loop. Fahey also stated that he was not in favor of the City plowing private drives. Bennett reported that the property owners in the area met on Sunday, and the consensus was in favor of the water main project with repair of the blacktop that is torn up as a result of that project. Trudy Langer, 789 Viking Drive, reported that the loop on the south is used on a limited basis, and anyone driving into the area can turn around in her driveway. Langer opposed the road improvement. Pedersen pointed out that without the road improvement, the City will discontinue plowing and maintenance of this private drive. Pam Sparks, 795 Viking Drive, asked if the road had to be plowed for emergency vehicle access. Public Works reported that the City has been plowing the area at the request of the Fire Department, but plowing of private drives by the City is not required by City ordinance. LaValle pointed out that Gilanderi Lane is a private drive, and there would be liability to the City for plowing private property. Fahey asked if there are any other private drives that the City is plowing. The Administrator replied that he was not aware of any. The Administrator suggested that a homeowners' association may be the long-term answer. The City will not be able to do a road improvement without the necessary road easement. Given the lay-out of the 15