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27 July 6, 1977 Mr. Karth said it was dedicated but never accepted by the City because it was never brought up to City specifications. If it belongs to the City, it would be upgraded and the cost assessed to the affected property owners. Mr. Jaworski said that a hard surface, not necessairly a blacktop surface, is needed now. If the street is in good condition the area will be more attractive to prosepctive developers. Mr. Karth noted that the taxes in this area have not been paid for three or four years and if you loik three or four years in the future the City is going to own this land. Mr. Zelinka noted that Mr. Torkildson has had plenty of time to consider this problem. Presently the Citizens could put a chain across the road and only allow limited access. He also noted that if the street were upgraded, the lots along it would be more marketable and increase the City tax base. Mr. Zelinka said the City would have the ask the Couty to help fund the project until the City can afford their portion of the cost. Mr. Burman asked if the street was ever discussed when the Park plan was being considered. Mr. McLean said briefly, it was to be very temporary ry since most Park activities would take place near Centerville Lake, Park aceess was designed from Main Street. The idea was to keep traffic out of residential areas. Mr. Torkildson had said the Main STreet access would be constructed within a year of acquisition and that was several years ago. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Burman if for instance the cost would be $5,000.00, would the County give the City time to pay their portion? Mr. Burman said, Yes, all that is needed is a committemnt from the Council and a request to the County to bring it up to City standards. Mrs. Currie of West Shadow Lake Drive said the City should not hesitate to ask the County for what is needed. The Citizens could chain the road and the folg course would not be accessable. We should set our standards high. Mr. Kronholm asked how soon could the road be upgraded? Mr. Schneider asked Mr. Burman how soon he could get back to the Council with a resolution? Mr. Burman said maybe in a week. Mr. McLean moved to have the County look into the possibility of absorbing the full cost of upgrading West Shadow Lake Drive to City specifications. Mr. Karth seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to send Mr. Burman and Mr. Torkildson copies of these minutes and copies of the minutes of June 27, 1977 and copies of the City road construction oridnance. Mayor Bohjanen asked if there were any other questions, There were none. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. These mina es were approved with corrections at the July 11, 1977 meeting. 7 ,„.. 641 Clerk- Treasurer.