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Simka asked if sediment will be addressed. Brad explained that sediment will move through proposed piping due to the higher velocity allowed by pipe versus an open ditch. However, on -going maintenance will be necessary. The City will bear this responsibility It was also noted that the sedimentation collection point will be better defined allowing for easier maintenance. Simka asked if "Lake George" will be improved. (This is localized flooding occurring in front of George Lynch's property.) Brad explained that the improvements proposed are based on 10 -year storm events. Therefore, the situation will be improved but big storms will still be a problem. Chuck V. suggested a collection pond on the south side of the road. Cliff replied that the Watershed doesn't think it is necessary, but will take another look at it. A resident asked about proposed costs. Dan Schacht estimated the recycle work at about $60,000. The drainage improvements are projected at $40,000. The City Administrator stated we will also evaluate the possibility of installing concrete curb and gutter versus bituminous in association with this project. The City will tall< to Mr. Kneeland about an easement for access to the ditch between B -2 and the pond. We will meet with him to work out the details. A resident asked what the traffic counts for B -2 are. A traffic count done in May of 1998 which showed 1,000 cars per day utilizing County Road B -2. A question was asked about how the City handled increased costs associated with these roads. The Administrator explained the increase in NASA Funds are about $50,000 per year for all turnbacks. He also talked about maintenance and construction uses for these monies. There was discussion about fertilizers from yards. Cliff said it is a factor but naturally occurring phosphorous is a greater problem. He acknowledged it would be better to eliminate phosperous from home fertilizers. Some of the issues the residents wanted addressed are as follows: Speeds on B -2. (The City Administrator said he will discuss this with our traffic car and have the time periods of concern monitored.) The possibility of a stop sign at County Road B -2 and Edgerton to make it easier for B -2 traffic to enter Edgerton. (The City Administrator explained that this was unlikely given existing traffic patterns. He also explained that stop signs are not necessarily a good way to control speeding.) Speed limit posting and other signage such as "Children At Play (The City Administrator said we will evaluate those concerns.) Page 48