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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2, 1982 -9 - 9. MSA CONTINUED: --Bohrer-in response to Mr. Slawsons question on future assessments for improvements to 45th, Julep and 47th Streets,- in order to assess the residents on Keats the City would have to show benefit. Keats would not be considered a benefitted area for this project, as that area was not considered a benefitted area for the Keats project. M/S/P Mottaz/Morgan to adopt the assessment -policy outlined in the City Engineer's memo of February 25 to assess the ineligible costs for the Keats Avenue project, only, to all parcels which abut the improvement on a per driveway charge, based on present zoning. Parcels with more than one driveway charge to have the option of deferred payment with interest added. M/S/ Morgan/Mottaz ordering MSA Project 1, the improvement of Keats Avenue, only, and instructing the City Engineer to make every effort to minimize the cost and impact on the residents along Keats Avenue, and take every consideration to save trees and other natural amenities. Discussion: --Eder -a dilemma with engineering standards; but the cost of graveling the road with Class 5 gravel is $5,000 more than the entire cost being assessed, not including grading or oiling. Key to development pres- sure lies with the property owners deciding to keep the land ag rather than the paving of the road. Speed is a concern - enforcement will have to be initiated once the limit is set - this should help. --Novak - did not find the project feasible at $1,000,$2,000 or $3,000 assessment per driveway or lot - $783 per lot is a burden, but feels this lesser amount avoids the selling of land to pay the cost of improvement. Speed is a problem whether the road is paved or unpaved. City will have to have the deputy patrol or monitor this area very closely. The one step at a time approach will help to avoid this becoming a big open tunnel way - still will not be the easiest way to get to Hwy 36. --Council discussed load limits with the audience. --Eder - favors the project - declared his father owns property that abuts this road - he has no interest in land along Keats. Motion carried 5-0. 10. STREET LIGHT STANDARDS: The Council reviewed the revised Street Light Policy, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The policy provides a standard for the fixtures and the installation of street lights, as prepared by the City Engineer. The policy leaves the requirement for street lights up to the discretion of the City Engineer.. The Council decided to delete #3 - reference to population density. M/S/P Morgan/Eder to adopt the revised Street Light Policy, deleting reference to population density, per the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 10A. LANDFILL SITING PROCESS: Engineer Bohrer updated the Council on the landfill siting process, as it affects the City.