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026 COUNCIL MEETING September 22, 1986 Page Ten IFrom the audience - What was the cost of the shuttle service this spring? Mr. Volk said approximately $15,000.00. It was noted that the shuttle service was a lot cheaper than the proposed improvement. Mayor Benson stated the proposed improvement was in response to the petition from some of the residents of West Shadow Lake Drive. He also noted that spring flooding causes further problems in that area in that emergency vehicles may not be able to get to a fire or med- ical emergency. Mr. Smith said that at the meeting this spring it was noted that Lino Lakes has $300,000.00 in the MSA road fund that must be spent or Lino Lakes will lose it. Mr. Stahlberg explained there are other areas eligible for MSA funding, the money will not be lost. George Gatwald - Mr. Gatwald' felt there were other areas of the City where this money could be used for the benefit of more people. He said it was not practical to install curb and gutters in an area where there is no municipal services when the area will have to be reconstructed when such services become available. He also said the -City is now proposing to assess the residents for an improvement on a road that was built by Jandric and never cost the City anything. He noted the City has never assessed anyone for streets before. Also, Mr. Gatwald noted that the street is a dead end road, there IIwill never be more than sixty -seven residences and could not see a eason for a nine ton road. r. Reinert noted the Council was acting in response to the citizens concerns. If the solution is too expensive and the people do not want to proceed with the improvement, the Council will comply. Question from the audience - Is it likely that sewer and water will be extended into the West-Shadow Lake area? Mayor Benson_said it would be difficult to tell, however he felt if services were needed they would be extended from Black Duck Drive along the north side of the lake. Ron Jaworski - Is the City obligated to provide shuttle service during flooding? Mayor Benson said no but probably would. Question from the audience - Only about one- third of the proposed improvement was under water, why are you proposing to improve such a long stretch. Mr. Davidson explained a landing area was needed to achieve the elevation necessary to keep the road above the high water line. Pat Smith explained the interest of the petition was to find a cost effective plan to solve the flooding problem. I uestion from the audience - Does the City have any influence with RCWD o convince them that Lino Lakes should not kge a holding pond for his entire area. Mayor Benson said no and explained the problems downstream.