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A property owner pointed out that the County could improve the <br />road, turn it back to the City, and the cost of any improvements <br />after that point would be born by the property owners. <br />Schact replied that that would be up to the City. <br />Dale Kingsbury felt that if the improvement is something the City <br />wants, the City should pay for it. <br />Haider stated that turning over a road to the City is not as simple <br />an issue as this discussion shows. Haider reported that the County <br />and the State have been working on a plan for turn -backs for the <br />past five years. This plan has required special legislation. <br />There is some flexibility in the plan, however. Haider stated that <br />one of the requirements for a County road to remain a County road <br />is that it connect to other County roads. The turning over of <br />Keller Parkway to the City, then effects the designation of County <br />Road C as a County Road. If a piece is taken out of the middle of <br />the road system, it affects that system at both ends. Haider <br />reported that the County has a responsibility as an agency to take <br />care of some larger traffic issues. The City is responsible for <br />more local issues. The turn -back plan which has been put together <br />is not something that the State and County came about lightly. <br />A resident suggested that Keller Parkway be made one -way and the <br />County retain jurisdiction over it. <br />A resident asked if the culvert for Ditch #16 could be replaced <br />with a bridge. <br />Schact replied that that was unlikely. <br />One resident stated that he thought the residents would be getting <br />some options to consider this evening. <br />Drabik pointed out that the City has been waiting for over five <br />years for the County to improve Keller Parkway and address the <br />pedestrian safety concerns. <br />The Administrator replied that alternatives can be looked at, and <br />the City will make its best effort to do that. Additional <br />information can be presented to property owners. <br />Karolyn Kingsbury suggested that a committee be formed to assist <br />the City in putting together this information. <br />A Keller Parkway property owner stated that he came this evening to <br />support the project and felt that paved shoulders made a lot of <br />sense. The property owner stated that the many people use Keller <br />Parkway to walk and bike who do not live on the lake. The resident <br />felt that the City must consider those people's needs. The <br />property owner felt that the Keller Parkway property owners must <br />14 <br />Page 69 <br />