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There was a question on how the two property owners would be compensated for the additional right -of -way that would be acquired from their parcels. Mr. Hanson stated that a procedure for determining a method for payment has not been determined yet, but would follow statutory requirements. However, he indicated that it would probably be similar to the amount and process used in acquiring the property from Mr. Miller, as a part of the Nadeau Road extension. He also commented that he would provide more information on the process if the reconstruction project goes ahead. The subject of why the additional 17 -feet of right -of -way couldn't be acquired from the east side of the road was discussed at length. Mr. Hanson answered that the City had already acquired additional right -of -way from the west side of the street from a previous development that was completed in the mid 1980s, and that if the additional right -of -way was acquired from the east it would create a roadway that would zigzag, which would not be a safe and -practical roadway. Also, only two properties remain to be acquired to achieve the additional 17 -feet from the west side. So that would be the means to acquire the 50 -foot right -of- way. ➢ It was discussed about reconstructing Condit Street to a rural section, which means no curb and gutter. Mr. Hanson stated this is against City policy. He stated we would note the request to the City Council. Mr. Elfering commented that a street with curb and gutter typically lasts longer because the edges of the rural section typically break up. He also mentioned that curb and gutter is better for snow plowing because the drivers know where the edge of street is, and therefore don't accidentally plow into a resident's lawn. Mr. Elfering also noted that because of the existing street being so narrow that constructing the street to a rural section at a typical city width does not necessary mean that trees will be saved. ➢ One resident wondered if he got everyone on Condit to agree to have a no parking condition on the street, that if the street width could be narrowed. Mr. Hanson stated that may be a possibility, but Council would make the decision on whether to allow the street to be narrower then the City's standard. ➢ A resident also wondered if they could allow parking on the narrower street for special occasions if it was agreed upon by all other residences on Condit Street. Mr. Hanson said that could not be possible because the no parking restrictions would be in place for emergency vehicle access at all times, which any parking on a 24 -foot wide street would restrict the access. ➢ It was asked if the trees could be moved instead of being cut down. Mr. Hanson responded by saying that he believed that the trees in question were too large to be moved. Mr. Elfering commented that during the design phase of the project, that all options would be looked at to save as many trees as possible. He also -3