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▪ A resident asked if street lighting could be looked at along the entire stretch of road. He stated that there were some dark spots that could use some lighting. The City Administrator said that staff could look into it and put some options together. Decorative lights or lights that didn't adhere to the City's policy would need to be paid for by the residents. The residents present at the meeting were ok with this possibility. :' A resident asked at what point the street would have to be rebuilt if it didn't happen in 2014. Mr. Elfering stated that the road is at the point that the residents needed to be asked about it to start the process. He said it could probably make it another few years but it also may deteriorate over one winter and require work right away. If it doesn't go in 2014 the residents would likely be called in every year or every other year until the project was approved. • A resident asked what would happen if a tree outside of the right -of -way was killed as a result of the construction. Mr. Elfering said that the City has replaced trees in the past that were damaged or killed due to construction. The replacement tree would typically be smaller— 6 -8 feet tall evergreens or 1 -1.5 inch deciduous trees. ➢ It was asked why water main was not installed when the street was originally constructed. The City Administrator replied that he was not sure. L It was asked if residents had to hook up to water once it was on the street. Mr. Elfering stated that residents did not have to hook up to City water but would have to pay the assessment for water. Residents could also leave the outside spigots on a well if they wanted to as long as it was separated from the domestic water supply. Y A resident inquired about already having a copper water line running into the house. The City Administrator answered that the contractor could hook up to the existing copper as long as it could be easily located. There was a question regarding the four homes that have already connected to city water via the back of their hones and connecting to the water main on Little Canada Road. The City Administrator stated that staff had located some assessment information regarding these properties but more research needed to be done before an answer would be known. )- A resident asked if the road would have to be rebuilt again within the foreseeable future. Mr. Elfering replied that the next major project on the road shouldn't take place for 20 -25 years and that would be a mill and overlay. » It was asked how many rain gardens would be needed along Schletty Drive to meet the requirements. Mr. Elfering figured 5 -6 gardens would be necessary. He added that the City owns some property that might make sense for a few of them. 33