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• COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2002 Mr. Emly stated he wants to plant his own yard and asked when the silt fence will be removed from 62nd Street. City Engineer Studenski noted this on the work list. Jean Singerhouse, 6201 South Glen Trail, stated she is not being assessed but has questions about the right-of-way. City Engineer Studenski stated the right-of-way needed for 62nd Avenue was already obtained and none will be required from the new subdivisions that have been approved. The improvements will fit into the existing right-of-way. Councilmember Reinert asked about the project impact on the north end of her property. Mr. Brinks presented the cross section and stated the proposed roadway and existing edge of the roadway align fairly closely on the north side. He stated the eight foot trail would .be separated from the curb by about four feet. Mr. Brinks noted the need for placement of other utilities as well. Ms. Singerhouse asked why parking is being allowed on 62nd Street. City Engineer Studenski explained that is just one of the items in the Transportation Flan This is a minor collector and called out as a 36 -foot roadway. He stated it also deals with State Aid requirements and other safety issues. Julie Fanum, 6205 Red Maple Lane, stated she is orihe corner and asked if she would be assessed twice. City Engineer Studenski stated the utilities are proposed to be serviced off 62nd Street so they IDwould be assessed for the sanitary sewer and water ' hi Fanum's frontage is not on 62nd Street so they would not be assessed for street and stormseer. However, if Red Maple Lane is improved, then they would front the road improvements and be assessed for the street and stormsewer improvement. • Gale Munson, 707 62nd Street, stated her concern that it is extravagant to have a four -foot boulevard and 8.5 -foot bike path. She stated this would take 13 feet of their front yard which would be a significant part of their driveway. She stated they have teenage children who have friends with cars so they need parking space 111 their driveway. Mr. Junes asked if 28 feet is wide enough for a State Aid road. City Engineer Studenski stated it is if there is no parking. Mr. Junes stated his support for a 28 -foot wide road since no one parks there now. John Teschendorf, 6208 Hollow Lane, stated he also supports a 28 -foot roadway. He stated he drives Ware Road and never sees anyone parked there. Becky Keller, 6206 Red Maple Lane, stated she is not part of this but would like City sewer and water extended to their home. No one else appeared to address this item. Councilmember Reinert moved to close the public hearing at 10:37 p.m. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. 31