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EAST BROOKS STREET RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT 94 -8 (92 -16) ►NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING4 NOVEMBER 22, 1994 7:45 P.M. LITTLE CANADA CITY HALL This meeting was convened to discuss possible street reconstruction for East Brooks between Morrison and Savage Lane. Those present representing the City of Little Canada included Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer, Paul Heuer, Assistant City Engineer, Harlen Olsen, Construction Superintendent, and Joel Hanson, City Administrator. The City Administrator explained to those present that the City felt it appropriate to invite the neighborhood to a meeting to discuss the possibility of a new street in their area given the substantial changes that have occurred since this project was discussed approximately two years ago. Specific changes involve the street reconstruction policy which now allows for a 28 foot wide street in this area instead of a 32 foot wide street as was initially proposed. Also the new formulas within the policy, reduced the estimated assessment rate from $56.65 per lineal foot to $45.56 per lineal foot. Finally, given the fact that other projects are contemplated for 1995, an economy of scale could be gained which would further reduce assessment rates for the neighborhood. (This information was discussed in the notice of the neighborhood meeting dated November 15, 1994.) Paul Heuer of BRA reviewed the proposed project. (Summary information is attached.) The meeting was then opened up to comments from the public. One resident stated that he does not like curb and gutter and feels it is an unnecessary expense for the project. Harlen Olsen explained that curb and gutter is typically installed to protect the roads edge, carry drainage, provide a defined boundary for the street surface, and considered by many to be an improvement to neighborhood appearance. Other residents claimed that maintenance has not been done on the roadway. Significant discussion followed regarding the type of maintenance that will be performed on this street given its deteriorated condition. The City indicated that it will address major safety hazards but will not be doing ongoing maintenance in that it is not cost effective to do so. It was pointed out that while this street is not completely deteriorated yet, that time is not too far off. Jerry Bourdon also discussed street maintenance practices in other cities and said Little Canada's approach was similar, especially when considering the condition Page 200