07/09/2007 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

COUNCIL MINUTES July 9, 2007 APPROVED W80 This will not be a safer roadway, the cost is too high, overlay would be a better option and the city is 81 not being flexible about working with the residents. 182 183 Charles Puskas, 6994 West Shadow Lake Drive. Concerned about safety and the condition of the 184 roadway, as well as bike use and emergency vehicle access. The improvement plan was receptive to 185 neighborhood input and makes sense to him. The cost will be extended over a number of years. 186 187 Joe Meyer, 6988 West Shadow Lake Drive. Residents have commented and the engineer has listened 188 and has presented a good proposal. This project is needed as a basic city service. 189 190 James Stern, 6820 West Shadow Lake Drive. A 22 year resident who believes that improvements 191 would be wise. 192 193 Engineer Studenski responded that the engineers have tried to put together the best project possible 194 after listening to resident concerns. Ponding is a necessary element and there is certainly an attempt 195 to minimize the loss of trees. 196 197 The council recommended that the city must be sensitive to the issue of trees and to compensate fully 198 for any loss. Staff was asked to explain how one lot that 17 different owners use for lake access will 199 be affected. 200 201 Engineer Studenski responded that there is no intent to take away use of that parcel. There is a 002 question about how many of the original 17 owners are still involved. 203 204 Council Member Reinert moved to close the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. The motion was seconded 205 by Council Member Stoltz. Motion carried on a voice vote. Mayor Bergeson was absent. 206 207 Public Hearing, Shenandoah Area Improvement Project — Engineer Studenski explained that in 208 accordance with the Pavement Management Plan, the council ordered a feasibility study update for 209 the reconstruction of the Shenandoah area, including the addition of city water. Staff conducted a 210 neighborhood meeting on June 28 regarding the project. According to the process required by the city 211 charter, the council is to conduct a public hearing to be followed by a 60 day waiting period after 212 which the matter can be placed on the ballot. Engineer Studenski provided a full review of the project 213 elements. 214 215 The public hearing was opened. 216 217 Gerald Berg, 6489 Totem Trail. Asked what will be done to enhance the sewer system and how long 218 will the assessment last. 219 220 Bob Bayer, 6490 Hokah Drive. Opposed to the project as there is no clear advantage for the high cost 221 to the residents. The water table in the area is plenty high and wells work fine with little chance of 222 future failure. He will be working to put together a petition and would like to be informed of the 223 appropriate language. •24 5