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City of Mounds View Staff Report November 3, 1997 . Page 3 The minimum street width, barring extenuating circumstances would be 28 feet wide, from face of curb to face of curb. This width, for a residential street classification, will allow for two way traffic, although random parking could restrict the use of one lane when two vehicles approach each other. This design may prove to be more palatable to the residents in the future. Percentage of streets at various widths: 27 feet 8.3% 28 feet 29.3% 29 feet 19.4% 30 feet 4.9% Total 61.9% This report attempts to summarize some of the major issues brought before Council and staff. It is potentially impossible to change the policy prior to the next project. Any changes to the policy can be adopted during the project and in effect prior to the assessment hearing in the fall. A cost estimate and mock assessment for the project has already been-prepared per charter. Any possible changes to the assessment formula or percentages will likely lower the final assessment. While it is probable, that short of no assessments for public improvements, the residents will always have some objection to reconstruction improvements. Should Council decide to revise the current policy this objection will be lessened. If assessments are lowered, resulting in fewer funds available for future projects, then these projects might have to be extended. 1110 In conclusion, as statedreviousl , many residents have voiced their negative comments P Y regarding the existing assessment policy. It is probable that they also do not know the extent of the deteriorating street network and the amount of money that it will take to rehabilitate the system in the future. Assessment policies are developed in many communities, in part, according to the City's ability to fund the capital improvements. The possible revisions to the policy discussed both in this report and at various meetings could soften the financial burden to the residents involved in individual projects, thereby increasing the funding required by the entire community. It is evident that many of the roadways in the City of Mounds View will require major repair or reconstruction in the future. It is staff's opinion that after the CIP is developed and adopted, the City would proceed with the projects as identified. If the residents of the community voice objection to the project or assessment, they can invoke their right to vote down the improvement through the provisions in the Charter. Should this situation arise, staff would move on to the next project on the schedule, and greatly reduce repairs and maintenance dollars on the project that was rejected. The rejected project would then be move to the end of the CIP, and will be initiated after all remaining projects were completed or the petitioning residents submit an affirmative petition requesting the project. Staff is requesting to move forward on the proposed project and for Council to provide a decision for the design based on the previously mentioned recommendations. Future design standards and assessment issues may be finalized in the near future and hopefully be more acceptable for a longer period of time. If Council has any questions or comments regal..'n )Tort, plea e fee ee to call me. Michael U rich, I irector of Public Works