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Mr. McMillan indicated that he does not favor concrete curb and gutter. He feels it is a hazard for kids on the street and that they cannot get over the curb with their bicycles. He feels the City should consider this factor relative to the safety of children. A resident noted that the County's directional sign on Little Canada Road indicated Lakeshore Avenue as Lakeshore Blvd. Rocky Waite questioned the additional drainage impact that improved Bluwood would have on the system on Lakeshore Avenue. He stated that this intersection floods during every other storm. He has had four inches of water over his curb and then it flows through Hastings' driveway into Savage Lake. The City Engineer noted that at the time that situation occurred, the second lift of asphalt was not on the street, and the balance of the storm sewer system was not working at full capacity. He also indicated that debris in some of the catch basins was restricting flows. The Public Works Director indicated that he had looked at the street today during the period of heavier rain and found the drainage system to be functioning properly. A letter submitted by Steve Morelan commenting on the proposed project was addressed. (A copy is attached to these minutes.) Those present agreed that the vacation of excess roadway was not to their advantage. The City Administrator reviewed the City's assessment policy. He noted a 100 foot lot would yield an assessment of approximately $4,500. That assessment if spread over ten years at 7 1/4 percent interest would have an average annual payment of $635.00. The principal would be equal over the duration of the assessment with interest amounts declinign throughout the term, resulting in higher earlier payments and lower payments in the later years. The consensus of those present this evening is that they do not want the street improvement at this time, and feel the City should discard plans for this work. The City Administrator indicated that a recommendation will be made to the Council at their November 13th meeting. Staff is likely to recommend this project not go forward given comments received this evening, and the fact that the roadway condition is not deteriorated to the point that work is not absolutely necessary. He thanked those for their attendance this evening and for their input. Page 51