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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 1995 Australian Avenue are careful, however, it is a safety concern. There are also safety issues with children who must catch the bus at the end of the street since buses cannot turn into Australian Avenue and turn around. Magnuson pointed out that Mr. Tima is willing to dedicate 7 feet of right-of-way for Jackson Street, with no exchange for land. They would be willing to do the same as well. Gene Reinhardt, Australian Avenue, reported that he would prefer the cul-de-sac to the street connection since he does not want any more traffic in his neighborhood. Reinhardt felt that the pavement on Australian was in poor shape, and that the street should be improved and a cul-de-sac improved at the end of the street. Morelan pointed out that with regard to the cul-de-sac on Bluwood, the City standard boulevard area is 15 feet. Therefore, a 30 foot radius cul-de-sac on a 45 foot right-of-way meets boulevard requirements. Morelan indicated that he agreed that a 30 foot paved cul-de-sac should be constructed within a 35 foot right-of-way on Australian. Morelan stated that he was willing to work with the City to resolve this issue at the least cost possible. With regard to the taking of his property in exchange for Jackson Street right-of- way, Morelan stated that he wanted to know how that impacts setbacks to structures on his potential lot. In response to Mr. Nielsen, Morelan pointed out that his property currently sits with a dividable lot, and he needs some time to study the issues before making a decision on whether or not he would dedicate the right- of-way for the Australian cul-de-sac. Figure 7 may be workable, but it may also be possible to shift the cul- de-sac west and impact the Morelan property less. Morelan pointed out that Mr. Tima has something to gain from the matter. Morelan felt it seemed a little unfair not to impact Mr. Tima at all with the proposal. Mr. Tima has indicated that he would not oppose a portion of the cul-de-sac on his property as long as he can still get two dividable lots. The City Administrator pointed out that shifting the cul-de-sac to the west may impact the Magnuson property as well. The Administrator suggested that Mr. Morelan be given some time to study the options, that staff 20