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• Page 10 <br />September 26, 1995 <br />Mr. Janke stated for those residents who currently have a 24 or 26 foot <br />roadway, they will have no alternative but to go to at least a 28 foot wide <br />roadway. <br />Ms. Hankner stated this width represents only about 4% of the actual miles of <br />streets in the city. <br />Mr. Janke asked that these residents be allowed to have their say if they want <br />to keep their streets as they are now. <br />Ms. Trude stated she spoke with Rhonda Smieja, 5298 St. Stephens Street <br />who stated she was concerned about the environmental impact this would <br />have, she does not feel the improvements are necessary and she is concerned <br />about the added cost. She likes the fact that the yards stand out. If she did <br />not have prior commitments she would be present at the meeting to state her <br />opinions in regard to this matter. <br />Ms. Trude stated she also spoke with Sherry Gunn, 8120 Red Oak Court and <br />she said she measured her court and it is 28 feet wide. She wanted the <br />Council to know that a fire truck comes down her cul-de-sac and makes a <br />complete circle every winter and has had no problem. She would like to keep <br />the street at 28 feet. <br />Yrgil Peterson, 2152 Oakwood Drive stated he understood the Mayor Linke <br />believes in what is best for the community. If this is the case, he should want <br />what is best for each and everyone who are paying the taxes. He has talked <br />with many residents and he cannot find anyone who wants new water meters <br />or wider streets. If the City Council wants to stay where they are, they need to <br />listen to the residents and what they want. <br />Mayor Linke stated what he finds interesting is that there was virtually no <br />discussion on how a project like this will be paid for. The document which was <br />approved earlier, stirred no discussion whatsoever. _ <br />Mr. Peterson asked if the council would be voting on this resolution tonight. <br />Mayor Linke stated yes, if the council chooses to do so. <br />Brad Janke, 8408 Eastwood Road, stated he feels it comes down to money. <br />What is the problem with keeping the roads the same width that they are now? <br />This would be inexpensive. As proposed, if the subcut goes three feet <br />behind the curb, anything within three feet of the curb including trees and <br />bushes will need to be removed. Whatever the road width is, the city can <br />