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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 11, 2005 APPROVED 193 process, etc. because he would like to request a letter. City Engineer Studenski stated it was the .194 City's intention to equalize the impact of everyone, although there would be different perceptions of 195 what is currently out there. He noted the roadway does meander from one right-of-way to the other 196 but they used the full right-of-way with the standard equations. He noted there are no street 197 improvements closer to the property line due to what side a resident resides in. 198 199 Community Development Director Grochala stated this is not typically done but if Council wishes the 200 City Attorney could draft a cover letter. 201 202 Acting Mayor Stoltz stated Council can send the letter and it should go to the Shenandoah Area, too. 203 City Attorney Hawkins stated he could recite parts of the charter and what the resident's rights are. 204 205 Jeff Mackie, 6829 West Shadow Lake Drive, stated the neighborhood does not need the bike path and 206 asked if it would alter the nature of the street if it is installed. He expressed concerns about 207 discrepancies on the plans, and noted it is hard to contain water with such a small curb. He 208 referenced Black Duck Road, stating the street is 32 feet wide with a 1 -foot surmountable curb. He 209 also noted the City's method of assessment is troubling, stating the assessment should be per foot of 210 frontage, and he is against the plan if assessed the way proposed. 211 212 Joe Meyer, 6988 West Shadow Lake Drive, stated although there are a few naysayers it is a unique 213 neighborhood with small and large lots, and 80 to 90 percent of lake residents want the road and 214 water and sewer. Non -lake residents also want the road and do not really need the water and sewer, 215 but will take it. He noted he has concerns about how it would be placed on the ballot, if it would be 216 the Shenandoah Area and West Shadow Lake Drive separately or, as he would like to see it - 17 bundled. He concluded the City needs to figure out the best way for all residents to be served. 218 219 Mike Trehus, 675 Shadow Court, stated there is a defect in the notification process because he did not 220 receive notice of the neighborhood meeting this weekend nor did three out of four residents on 221 Shadow Court. He stated 20-25 residents attending the meeting is not a good turnout considering the 222 potential change. He commented the project is tied together and asked if it is possible to petition 223 against a portion of the project, like the bike trail and, if so, would the City be required to honor the 224 charter. City Attorney Hawkins stated a portion of the project could be petitioned against and noted 225 per the charter the petition percentage is 50 percent or more. 226 227 Mr. Trehus questioned charging for grinder pumps stating those who have good wells may want 228 sewer, but not water. He expressed concern about the longevity of the pump being proposed versus a 229 gravity sewer. He stated the trail is a dangerous design because when the road curves people have to 230 ride on the street. He asked where the ponds would be located, and if someone receives two lot 231 charges could they subdivide immediately or would they have to wait. Community Development 232 Director Grochala stated there needs to be a comprehensive plan amendment, and those provisions 233 need to be made before the project is adopted. He stated they are not adopting assessments today, 234 only holding a public hearing which proposes a maximum assessment amount. He noted actual 235 adoption would not happen until 2007 assuming the project is not petitioned against. 236 237 Nick Aloff, Planner, Anoka County Parks, stated the section of proposed street improvements impact 238 the regional trail and he would like to see this move forward. 239 • 5