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195 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1991 by a Mr. Ronald Palman who is in favor of the road extension to Otter Lake Road. She noted that he has talked about eventually extending the road. Ms. Lowell asked why the road was be extended beyond 180 feet of the west lot. It was explained that the road is proposed to extend the entire length of the west lot because at some point the street will be extended to the west. She noted that since the police department and fire department want this road to be completed, she was surprised that there is no money to pay some of the costs. Mr. Hawkins explained that the Council can close the public hearing this evening and begin the sixty (60) day waiting period for the improvement project. During this time, the staff and landowners can meet and possibly amend the project. The Council will have to decide whether or not to deviate from the current street standards, order the improvement as proposed or deny the improvement. Council Member Reinert asked why this proposal is for a standard City street. Mr. Boxrud explained that the Council had amended the street standard last spring to include concrete curb and gutter. He explained that if the Council wants to deviate from the current standards, a ordinance change must be approved. Council Member Neal asked why the Lowell's cannot have a gravel road? It was explained that the City street standards do not allow for a gravel street. Ms. Lowell said that originally she had asked for a gravel road to service two (2) homes on the property. This request was denied. Mayor Bisel asked if exceptions have been made to the current City street standards. Mr. Boxrud said no, there has not been a request to construct a City street since the new street standards were enacted. Mr. Hawkins explained that this City has a standard for streets and if the Council wishes to deviate from the current standards, an ordinance change must be enacted. Council Member Reinert said that the current street standards were enacted to avoid what is happening with this proposed improvement. There is a need for public safety in this portion of the City. He noted that there is a possibility of extending the street to Otter Lake Road in the future. Ms. Lowell said that she did not object to a blacktopped street. However, the feasibility shows $18,000.00 for curb and gutter and $40,000.00 for administration. She felt the costs could be greatly reduced by reducing the requirements. Council Member Reinert suggested that this would not be fair to others who were PAGE 8 1 1 1