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238 COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 13, 1992 explained that he was under the impression that a street improvement was being made but did not know that an assessment was being considered. He has measured his property and 300 feet of the property is low and probably cannot be developed. Mr. Crowley said he felt that he should not be assessed for the portion that is undevelopable. He also noted that he has not seen any plans for the improvement and guessed that not everyone is as informed as presumed. Mr. Crowley also said he would rather not have the curb along his property. Robert Kohl, 105 Ash Street presented a petition requesting that County Road J be designated a "Natural Preservation Route" according to Chapter 162 of the State -Aid System. He said he was surprised when someone said that everyone has been contacted regarding obtaining right -of -way. Mr. Kohl noted that he owns 500 feet along Ash Street and no one has contacted him. He said he felt that Ash Street west of Highway 49 should be upgraded similar to Ash Street east of Highway 49. There would be a lot less cost. Mr. Kohl did not see any advantage to constructing curb and gutter in the area that is mostly rural and swampy and said he could not see where this was needed. Mr. Kohl noted the traffic counts for Ash Street and said he has never seen a traffic jam. Everyone thinks something should be done with the street, however a four (4) lane street is going to make a road with a lot more traffic. Instead of servicing the traffic that is already there, it will attract a lot more traffic. Karen Braun, 2 Indian Hills Drive, Circle Pines explained that her concern is regarding the five (5) foot wide sidewalk. She said she could not believe that so much money could be spend on a sidewalk that will be used very little and goes nowhere. Ms. Braun said she felt a two (2) lane street would be just fine and she also said a four (4) lane street would drive up the speed of the traffic. Mr. Schneider referred to the question from Oliver Roen, 45 Ash Street regarding whether or not the taking of this additional right -of -way would make his property substandard. Mr. Schneider said he could not see how it could be made substandard. The front of the house will be 20 feet from the right -of -way and set back from the curb 44 feet. There should be no damage to the lot. Mr. Schneider said he was unsure why the County has contacted some residents and not others. He noted that this was not a good practice and he would contact Anoka County on this matter. Thomas Hiely, 676 West County Road J, Shoreview explained that the petition just presented explained that this street could be made a "Natural Preservation Route" and state aid money would still pay for the improvement. It would be a "preservation PAGE 7 1 1 1