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e 9V /4 ` emaala 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 (612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES AUSTRALIAN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT OCTOBER 29, 1996 - 6:30 P.M. MAYOR Michael I. Fahey COUNCIL Beverly Scalze Jim LaValle Steve Morelan Bob Pedersen ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson Attendance: Paul Heuer, Bonestroo & Associates; Harlan Olson, Bonestroo & Associates, Scott Tangen, Public Works Director, and Joel Hanson, City Administrator. The City Administrator welcomed those in attendance. He explained that the City periodically reviews streets for reconstruction and recommends those needing work to the Council for consideration. For those streets where reconstruction is warranted, a neighborhood meeting is held to review the proposed project and receive the input of affected residents. He stated Australian Avenue has deteriorated to the point where attention is warranted. Staff acknowledged this street doesn't necessarily have to be reconstructed immediately, but the day is rapidly approaching when it will need to be done. The cul- de-sac issue also contributes to the need for this project. Paul Heuer then explained the proposed project. He said the roadway would be proposed to be 28 feet wide within the current 40 -foot right -of -way. Concrete curb and gutter would be installed using barrier curb. Right -of -way difficulties will be encountered and the need exists for temporary construction easements to facilitate the project. He then reviewed his hand -out sheet (copy attached). He noted the current road width is approximately 24 feet. The cul -de -sac at the west end would be paved at a 30 foot radius as has been previously discussed. The owners at 95 Australian liked the idea of the drainage improvements because they have had 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water standing in their driveway during the Spring run -off. Steve Morelan added his comments on the proposed project (see letter dated October 29, 1996 attached). The City Administrator noted that he had talked with Jim Greger of 107 Australian Avenue. Mr. Greger questioned the need for curb and gutter. The staff reviewed the basis for it. Mr. Greger also felt that 8 feet of the roadway should be paid by the Parks & Recreation Department due to the roadway's designation as a path. The City Administrator explained that this was highly unlikely to occur. Another person asked about on- street parking noting that current arrangement at times is congested which restricts access. This resident indicated that the 28 foot wide width versus the current 24 feet will be an improvement. Page 43