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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL May 14, 2008 IMP. NO. 2007-02 CONDIT STREET Vanessa VanAlstine thanked the Council and City staff for their support and indicated that it was a delight working in Little Canada and producing local programs. She also acknowledged Kevin Helander, Little Canada's Cable TV Technician, for his efforts and assistance. Blesener opened the continuation of Public Hearing considering the improvement of Condit Street from Nadeau Road to South Owasso Blvd. The City Engineer reported that the three options being considered for Condit Street include 28-foot urban section reconstruction, 24-foot urban section reconstruction, and a mill and overlay of the existing pavement. The City Engineer indicated that the 28-foot width is the City's minimum standard. The Engineer stated that he was not recommending the 28-foot width since placement of the pavement in a location that would save existing trees would result in a 1 foot right-of--way remaining on the east side of the pavement. The Engineer noted that reconstruction with a 24- foot urban section, maintaining the west side of the pavement at its current location along the Zoch property, would result in the trees being saved and a 5-foot boulevard on the east side of the road. The Engineer reported that he is recommending the 24-foot urban section. The Engineer indicated that he met on site with most of the property owners last evening. The general residential population favored the 24- footurban section, as the curb and gutter will improve drainage on the south end of the street and trees would be saved on the Zoch property. The Engineer noted that there are two power poles that would likely have to be moved, which may result in some tree trimming being necessary. Allan asked if the survey stakes discussed at the Apri128`~' improvement hearing were for the 28-foot street or the 24-foot street. The Engineer replied that they were for the 28-foot street, and included pavement alignment to be centered within the right-of--way. That option would require trees to be taken down. The City Engineer presented preliminary assessment rolls for the three options being considered this evening. Again, these are the 28-foot urban section, the 24-foot urban section, and the mill and overlay. The Engineer noted that a rural section does not provide for drainage improvements. The Engineer pointed out that under the City's assessment policy a rural reconstruction is assessed at 100% of the cost. The assessment rate for an urban section is capped, however. Blesener asked about burying the powerlines, and Allan asked if the property owners would bear this cost. The City Engineer reported that the