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Jerry also mentioned that if the street connection option were used, it would save approximately $4,000 to the City by eliminating the costs associated with constructing the trail proposed for this area. Jerry then reviewed his cost comparisons which were on page 3 of his memo. It was noted that these cost comparisons do not include estimate for easement acquisition which would be needed with either option two or three. Questions followed on the City's assessment policy. The City Administrator provided a brief summary of how our assessment policy works. A question then followed asking if the cul -de -sacs were built now, how would they be handled in the future from an assessment standpoint. The City Administrator anticipated that these costs would be carried by the City until such time as Australian and Bluwood are reconstructed. They would then be calculated into the total project cost and apportioned out based on the City's assessment policy. If the street connection were to be built, it would be assessed at this time pursuant to our policy. A question was raised regarding the timing of construction of the cul -de -sac verses reconstruction of the rest of the road. It was stated that the cul -de -sac could be constructed at this time and provide tie in to the future road reconstruction. Australian and Bluwood are not scheduled for reconstruction in the next couple of years, but will likely come up on the schedule over the next five to ten years. Floyd Michlitsch favored the deadend street. He also did not like construction of the path. He indicated that Burnett Realty informed him that the path and the connecting street would de- value his property. Based on a show of hands, the consensus did not favor constructing the connecting street. Jerry Bourdon discussed with the group that no new traffic would be generated because of a connecting street due to the fact that the area is fully developed with the exception of the Tima lots. Two property owners at the end of each street indicated that the lack of a turn - around does create a problem for their properties. Other residents countered by stating they have not experienced any such problem. It was then suggested by Mark Lendway that a variance be granted to Mr. Tima to allow him to split his lot and that the turn- around issue be dealt with when the respective roads are reconstructed. The City Administrator indicated that this is an option that can be considered and reminded the audience that it is a policy decision that the Council would have to make. A question was then asked about normal cul -de -sac design -2- Page 53