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Charter Commission <br /> October 8, 1998 <br /> Page 2 <br /> ROAD RECONSTRUCTION <br /> Acting Chair Dunn stated that Black Duck Drive is nearing completion. The project should be <br /> completed by November 1, 1998. The first coat of black top is down except on approximately <br /> 1/4 of the road. The boulevards are currently being sodded. <br /> Acting Chair Dunn stated that construction on Ware Road is nearing completion also. The black <br /> top was put down last week. He stated he is unsure about trail completion. <br /> Acting Chair Dunn stated he is unsure if priorities regarding road improvements have been <br /> determined. He suggested this item stay on the agenda for the January, 1999, meeting. <br /> Commissioner Trehus asked about the discussion that was held regarding the City accumulating <br /> funds for road construction. Commissioner Dahl stated she believes that funding for road <br /> construction is part of the Five Year Plan. Acting Chair Dunn stated there is a very small token <br /> amount in the City's budget for roads. He stated he is unaware of any focused effort to set <br /> money aside for road construction. Commissioner Trehus suggested sending a letter to the City <br /> Council in January, 1999, regarding funding for road construction. <br /> Acting Chair Dunn indicated there is nothing in the Charter that can prevent the Charter <br /> Commission from doing that. He noted road construction is in conjunction with the Five Year <br /> Plan. <br /> Commissioner Lane asked about the process used on Black Duck Drive. Acting Commissioner <br /> Dunn explained the process that was used. He stated he believes it is the best design on the <br /> market for that type of area. The only occasion that residents were not able to enter their <br /> driveways was when the curb was put in. <br /> Commissioner Dahl asked about some of the driveways being very slanted due to the <br /> construction. Acting Chair Dunn explained that some residents driveways did drop. The <br /> blending of the curb to the boulevard looks all right. He stated the completed improvements <br /> were the best that could be done under the circumstances. The cost of the project came in right at <br /> the original bid. <br /> Commissioner Dahl asked if the two (2) lots south of the water pump station will be built on. <br /> Acting Chair Dunn stated that most of the lots can legally be built on. With the new <br /> Comprehensive Plan, a building permit will not be issued if the lot is not at least three (3) feet <br /> above the ground water table. <br /> 2 <br />