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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 option for the improvement of Boss Road. The Administrator suggested thaC Che City could call an assessmenC hearing to determine whether or not Che railroad would object to the assessment. Blesener noted that Mr. Boss has the potential to subdivide two lots from his property. Keis felt that an improved City street was needed for a two lot development. Boss did not feel it made sense to construct a 28-foot wide road with concrete curb and gutter for two lots. Keis pointed out that the City requirement the improvement of Allen Avenue for the Inman Addition. That plat consisted of two new single-family lots. Keis suggested that the option might be to consider a reduced street width for a minimal number of lots. The City Administrator reported that the current standard is 30 or 32 feet wide, and in some cases a 28 foot road has been installed when vehicular traffic is less Chan 500 cars per day. The Administrator suggested that perhaps a 24 or 26 fooC pavemenC width would be a reasonable standard for a street providing access to one or two lots. Boss indicated that there would only be one additional lot while he owned the property and would not subdivide a second lot. Boss estimated the cost of a 28-foot wide road with concrete curb and gutter at $120,000. Allan suggested that Che Council give consideration to a smaller road width. Blesener also noted that it may be possible to assess the railroad for half the road cost. Boss again stated that he would be willing to put in the driveway under a license agreement with the City for use of the public right-of-way. He would also maintain that driveway. The City Administrator suggested that staff work with Mr. Boss to explore the alternatives, i.e. narrower pavement width, assessing the railroad, etc. A report will be brought back to the Council identifying the options. ADMINIS- The City Administrative reviewed his report dated September 22, 2006 TRATIVE relative to the potential of adopting an administrative fines ordinance TINES for certain traffic violations. He noted that some cities have done this, ORDINANCE however, the Attorney General's office and the State Auditor's office have raised concerns about the use of administrative citations, particularly as they relate to traffic violations covered in State Statute. The Administrator 24