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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING November 25, 1985 Page Seven Mr. Marier asked Mr. Flannery what standard he is requesting for Holly Drive East. Mr. Flannery said just have it leveled off and mowed and post signs saying "Closed to Motorized Traffic ". No- body wants snowmobiles and. any vehicle that will present a security problem. Mr. Marier said in 1971 this City made a decision to maintain this road in a very limited basis for passage only. The City felt the cost of upgrading this road would be prohibitive. What the City neglected to do then was to declare there would be no through traf- fic. Mr. Volk said he would like to see the right of way be re- tained but there is a question as to its location. He would like to have it surveyed and staked. He explained it is 66' wide and could eventually be upgraded to City standards. Mayor Benson asked if all the 66' should be maintained. Mr. Hawkins said the Council could maintain any portion of it for whatever purposes are needed. Mr. Reinert said the word "maintained" is a problem. What is the definition? He felt the intention of this roadway from the very beginning was not to actually have people use it. It was for the purpose of a future roadway to be developed in the future. He felt the City could not use tax payers money to improve it for tractors, snowmobiles or whatever. He felt the City should place signs on the easement and hope that everyone knows that it is not to be used for through traffic. Claudia Moldenhauer, Administrator, Praise of His Glory Ministeries, 1230 Holly Drive explained her concern is that they will be peti- tioning the City to complete a part of Holly Drive East so that they can enter and improve their property. They purchased fifty acres from Dennis Nelson and their intention is to build a 50 room prayer center and retreat. Mayor Benson explained that the property may not be zoned for these stated intentions. Ms. Moldenhauer explained they have already pur- chased the property and will be starting the process to build this facility. Mayor Benson said that they may not be able to have this facility even though they have already purchased the property. Alvin DeMotts, 6265 Holly Drive said that in 1965, 1966 the school bus used this portion of Holly Drive East. Alwin Klimik, 1390 Karth Road explained he owns approximately 350 feet along Holly Drive East. He said that all of the traveled road has meandered from the right of way to his property. He asked if this will be maintained and mowed on the right 9f way or will he be forced to carry the burden of the traffic on his property. Mr. Mar - ier said the road will have to be located in its rightful area as laid out in the record books. 0197