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• • • Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 1998 Page 5 being done. The road can be opened after 62nd Street is done. Traffic control should be considered on West Shadow Lake Road because there are no stops all the way to Birch Street. He requested the lighting be minimized because the neighborhood prefers it dark. He suggested using directional lighting. He raised the issue of the low spot on 62nd Street. He stated that if 62nd Street is improved and elevated there should be no problem. The lowest spot on the road is the entrance and there are already water and ice problems in that area. Chair Schaps entered into the record letters received from Mr. Paul Nyberg, 6307 Red Maple Lane, and Lynn and George Fernstrom, 6340 Red Maple Lane. Both letters expressed concern with the condition of 62nd Street. Ms. Susie Guthmueller, 642 Fox Road, came forward and stated that if the trail would go through the lots instead of behind her house she would be very happy. She stated she has an open lot behind her home which is why she moved there. She expressed concern regarding stop signs. She stated cars currently go too fast down West Shadow Lake Drive and the road completion would allow cars to go faster. She stated the development looks good although she is concerned about the increase of people in the area. She stated that lighting is needed for the path for security purposes. She asked if the ponds being developed will be available for use by the whole community. Mr. Carlson stated that because of the way the development is platted the ponds would be privately owned. The ponds are located on individual lots. He stated he is open to however the City would like him to develop the ponds. Ms. Guthmueller stated the ponds are on the lots but also connected to the park. She stated that change is hard. She indicated she has lived there for three years. Twenty -two homes are going to be developed behind her house. She stated she hopes this adds to the value of her home. She asked that the path be moved and indicated she is happy with the trees. Ms. Dawn Kenny, 6299 Red Maple Lane, asked when the construction of 62nd Street will occur. Mr. Powell indicated reconstruction of 62nd Street would occur within a year. The project would begin next year and be completed in 2000. He noted the City Council makes the final decisions regarding road reconstruction. Ms. Kenny asked what will happen if the Feasibility Study shows the project will cost too much. Mr. Powell indicated the City can consider borrowing ahead from the State Aid fund. Ms. Kenny asked for clarification regarding Chapter 429 and The Charter. Mr. Powell stated that State Statute Chapter 429 governs road improvements. It provides protection for property owners and requires a public hearing for road improvements. Per the City