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stated that the City has constructed retaining walls in the past to minimize <br />impacts. Mr. Hanson also mentioned that the City could possibly replace some <br />of the trees that would be removed as a part of this project, but it is not certain <br />that this would happen. <br />➢ It was asked if the City would attempt to keep the road shifted to the east as much <br />as possible. Mr. Elfering responded that the street would remain shifted to the <br />east side of the right -of -way as much as possible, however snow storage and <br />other elements, which may surface during the design, can restrict the actual <br />amount the roadway can be shifted. <br />• A resident commented that the intersection at Nadeau Road and Burke Lane is <br />dangerous. Mr. Elfering said that the intersection would slightly improve with <br />the acquisition of the additional 17 -feet of right -of -way and the widening of the <br />road, but the existing conditions will prevent the intersection from becoming a <br />square intersection at all four corners. <br />➢ A question was raised by a resident on why the roadway needs to be widened to <br />28 -feet since only 3 families use the road. Mr. Hanson stated that more families <br />use the road to access their homes in the developments to the west of Condit <br />Street. <br />➢ A resident wondered if the City has ever looked at making Condit a one -way <br />street. Mr. Hanson remarked that the traffic levels experienced on the street <br />justify keeping the road a two -way street. <br />➢ A question was asked regarding the commercial properties to the east and if they <br />would have a driveway access to Condit Street once construction was done. Mr. <br />Hanson said that at this time several of the commercial properties to the east are <br />not allowed an access point to Condit Street and the City did not plan to change <br />that. <br />➢ There was a question wondering how many bids the City receives. Mr. Elfering <br />stated that it goes to public bid and that last year they received seven or eight bids <br />on the City's Street Reconstruction project. The bids received were competitive <br />and it is expected that any bids received this year will be very competitive as <br />well. <br />➢ Rainwater gardens were discussed at great length. Mr. Elfering stated that <br />rainwater gardens are essentially a small pond that will hold 1 -2 feet of water for <br />a maximum of 48 hours. The gardens typically have an 8 -foot bottom, which <br />tapers into the homeowners yard at a gradual slope. He also commented that the <br />City has a list of plants that the residents can choose to have in their garden. All <br />plants are non - invasive, native plants. <br />4 <br />