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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3/6/84 PAGE 5 Bohrer also explained to Mr. Blackford how four lots were determined for the Morris property. He further stated that the intention was to notify everyone that could possibly be assessed. The final decision as far as who to assess and how much to assess is not made at this meeting, but is made at a later assessment hearing. Blackford asked if the section of road going north remained there, who would be responsible for maintaining it? Their driveway would be extended another eighty feet, it is not the on Morris land; but it is their driveway. Bohrer stated that he would have no problem with blacktopping driveways to the property line, and this could possibly be eligible for MSA financing. Blackford stated that in the winter time, because of the northwest winds, this corner (45th and Julep) is a tough corner. Unless they get a straight shot going north , or west (from their property) it will. be difficult to get out unless the City maintains the road. Also, the criteria for assessment for these improvements is a tough call. There are some homes off of Keats at the very end that can also use the road. Bohrer stated that these property owners would be notified when the 47th Street improvements are done. Richard Eder, 9198 31st Street North, speaking on behalf of his mother (Myrtle Eder) stated their concerns are the amount of land that needs to be taken for the curbs. If you .look at her property, the north forty has Keats Avenue running along the east; then a road cuts the eighty acres in half; and then a road goes along the west side of the south forty. How much land should someone have to contribute to roads? If this road is to be improved, proper compensation for the property owners who will lose land should be made. Some of the things that should be considered in appraising is: the use and zoning of the land now; loss of income during the construction period; the usefulness of the land that is returned to the property owners. Also, there is a certain amount of existing black soil there now. This black soil should never leave the site; it should be retained and used to reclaim the abandoned roadway. Delmar Eder, 4515 Julep Avenue North, asked how much more it would cost to leave 45th and Julep square rather than curving it. Bohrer stated that state aid funds would not be approved for that kind of a "T", or a ninety degree corner. The total cost would have to be born by the City and as a City project, not as a municipal state aid project. Bohrer suggested that the City have the right-of-way appraised. However, in the interest of time, (since so much time is involved if the right-of-way must be condemed) also suggested the condemnation be initiated. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To adopt Resolution 84-24; a resolution ordering the 1984 MSA improvements for 45th Street, Julep Avenue and 47th Street, from Jane Road to Keats Avenue; and ordering the City Engineer to ( prepare the plans and specificiations. (Motion carried 4-0-1 <Eder>).