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1vIINUTrs <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JANUARY 23, 2007 <br />more of a driveway than a road. The City Engineer indicated that an 18 <br />foot gravel driveway would cost approximately $5,000 to $6,000. <br />Blacktop would be an additional $7,000 to $8,000 over the gravel cost. <br />The Engineer also pointed out the potential for one additional lot served <br />by Boss Road. <br />Blesener noted that the additional cost to the property owner fora 24-foot <br />urban section street versus 20-foot is $1,600. <br />The City Administrator noted that the property owner has petitioned for <br />the improvement. If ordered, the project can be bid on a line item basis, <br />therefore, the decision of 24-foot width versus 20-foot width can be <br />defen~ed. The Administrator also recommended that once bid, the City <br />can hold the assessment hearing for this project to determine whether or <br />not the railroad will contest the assessment. If the railroad contests the <br />assessment, then the property owner can decide whether or not they want <br />to proceed with the improvement given they could bear 100% of the cost. <br />Gene Leo asked about the vacation of Boss Road. Blesener reported that <br />Boss Road had consisted of a 60-foot right-of--way. The City vacated 10 <br />feet of that right-of--way; therefore, a 50 foot right-of--way exists for Boss <br />Road from Bryan Street to LaBore Avenue. <br />One property owner suggested that the street improvement be as narrow as <br />possible to save trees. The City Engineer noted that the street will need to <br />accommodate emergency vehicle traffic. Given public safety concerns, <br />the Engineer stated that he was recommending a 24 foot pavement width. <br />The City Administrator indicated that 28 feet was the narrowest pavement <br />width that the Council would consider. However, in the case of very low <br />volurne streets, it has reduced that amount to 24 feet. <br />Blesener pointed out that the proposal is to end Boss Road in a cul-de-sac, <br />rather than run the street through to LaBore Avenue. Initial discussions <br />were to consider a connection to LaBore Avenue, but given there is no <br />potential for additional development, this idea was abandoned. <br />Diane Hanson, LaBore Avenue, stated that she was opposed to Boss Road <br />connecting to LaBore Avenue. She indicated that the entire neighborhood <br />does not want to see the connection. Mary Ann O'Kane agreed. <br />Michelle Boss asked about the potential to develop the new lot with access <br />via a gravel driveway. Blesener replied that the City Code requires that <br />lots have firontage on improved public streets. Jim Boss pointed out that <br />their proposed home will be the only house served by this new road. <br />Given this fact and that there will not be two-way traffic on the street, he <br />felt a 20 foot wide pavement was adequate. Boss felt the nan-ower street <br />10 <br />