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187 COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1995 roadway if an adjoining property owner decided to develop his land. The total project costs are estimated to be $229,764.00. The proposed assessment is estimated to be $301,113.67 and will be distributed equally on each lot. The proposed time table was also outlined by Mr. Powell. The plan is to begin construction by May 1, 1995 and complete construction in midsummer. Council Member Bergeson asked why a decision has not been made as to whether or not Baldwin Lake Drive can be reconstructed without curbs and gutters. Mr. Powell explained that although staff believes that reconstruction of the street can be done without curbs and gutters, a request has not been submitted to the RCWD for final approval. This request will be included with the final plans and specifications that are forwarded to all reviewing and permitting agencies. Acting Mayor Neal opened the public hearing at 8:08 P.M. Mike Strecker, 84 White Pine Road - Mr. Strecker gave the City Council a packet containing pictures and information regarding his property. He used the overhead projector and addressed the six (6) foot shift in the roadway in front of his property. Mr. Strecker noted the location of several mature trees on the right- of-way in front of his house and explained that if the road continues to Baldwin Lake Drive as planned these trees will be removed. He requested that the City consider a plan to shift the road back to the center of the right-of-way as it approaches his property line. Mr. Strecker said that the trees could be saved if this plan were approved. He felt that the trees add value to the neighborhood and should be preserved. Mr. Strecker said that the neighborhood is developing because it is natural and wooded. Mr. Strecker said he felt that the first shift to the south is necessary however if the roadway is not shifted back to the center of the right-of-way, not only the big trees at the corner of his lot would be lost, but other trees will be damaged by the construction and will probably die. He noted the pictures he had given to the City Council showing the location of the trees he wanted to save. Mr. Strecker gave a detailed report on how the shift back to the center of the right-of-way could occur and what the results would be. Acting Mayor Neal asked Mr. Strecker what his neighbor across the street felt about this proposal. Mr. Strecker said his neighbor is in the audience and could answer this question however, he would have a larger front lawn because the roadway would run at an angle until it reaches the west end at Baldwin Lake Road. Mr. PAGE 23