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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2002 Ms. Walseth asked that the Holly Drive improvement project be placed on a definitive schedule within the City's Five -Year plan. Mayor Bergeson indicated the City Council discussed the Holly Drive improvement project issue, as well as other proposed road improvements, during their recent work session and an update on those discussions will be given following the public hearing this evening. Karen Parsons, 6409 Cassiopeia Court, stated she was present this evening to address the Holly Drive improvement project. She stated she was concerned about the families in this neighborhood and that the road is too narrow for vehicles and pedestrians to utilize the road at the same time. She begged the City Council to make the Holly Drive improvement project part of the Five -Year Plan. She expressed concern that the City may be opening itself up to liability issues. Miriam Passenheim, 1147 South Trapper's Crossing, stated she. and one-half years. She stated her children are grown, however, she was concerned for the safety of the children and pedestrian gathering signatures for the petition and noted that every resj about the status of Holly Drive. She asked that the City Co project. Richard Passenheim, 1147 South Trapper's Crossi improvement project has been on the City's plans up and prioritized. Bonny Moore begged the City Council to indicated there are over 100 children in Holly Drive does not some day be this area need a way to get their ki Holly Drive be put on a priority lis lived in this neighborhood for one a former school teacher and e stated she had assisted in ntacted was very concerned e action on this road improvement ishe to reiterate the fact that the Holly Drive 994 and he asked that this project be moved ng to address the concerns for Holly Drive. She borhood and she hoped that the blind curve on ad man's curve." She indicated that the parents of ark safely and she asked that the improvements to Mayor Bergeson stated the C ecus ed three different road projects during their recent City Council work session, includin Holly Drive, and the status of those projects. He indicated the Council was expecting feasibili eports on those projects in the near future. He asked the City Engineer when the Council can expect those feasibility reports and when the discussion will be held regarding the scheduling and prioritization of those projects. City Engineer Studenski stated during the City Council work session improvements to 12th Street and Holly Drive, Elm Street, and 62nd Street were discussed and the feasibility reports on these improvements are currently being worked on. He indicated the feasibility report that had been completed for the Holly Drive/12th Street project in 1995 is being revised. He indicated these feasibility reports will be much more in-depth in design and cost estimate in order for the Council to make an informed decision. City Engineer Studenski indicated 62nd Street and Elm Street were currently scheduled for the 2003 construction season and Holly Drive was scheduled for improvements in 2004. He anticipated that