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Council Member Quick asked how long this additional bituminous is. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated it is about 8/10 of a mile. Council Member Quick asked if this equals a significant addition of imperious surface. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated that depends on how you define "significant." Council Member Quick stated it would add 1/8 of the roadway which he believes is significant and since many sump pumps go into the sanitary sewer when water is high, and the City pays a lot to treat that water, this will increase City expenses. Mayor Coughlin clarified that it is not three feet, but a two foot addition, one foot on each side to a maximum width of 26 feet instead of a maximum width of 24 feet. He stated for the record that it is illegal to dump sump pumps into the sanitary sewer and residents need to deal with sump pump water in a different manner. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated that while he was out of town he received the Mayor's survey and one suggestion is that by putting the path on one side it will encourage some pedestrian or bicycle traffic to go the wrong direction Also, putting in common mailboxes throughout both projects would cleanup the neighborhood. He noted the City provided mailboxes on Bronson and set up an arrangement to have mailboxes on the property line with adjacent two property owners which created fewer obstacles and may make the job of mail delivery easier. He explained the type of break-off posts that would be used and suggested staff negotiate with the Post Office about moving the boxes to one side of the road. Council Member Quick asked if the vote is to go from a 24 foot width to a 26 foot width on the • north side. Mayor Coughlin stated that is correct, it would add one foot on each side and reduce the driving lane from 12 feet to 11 feet which provides a three foot shoulder on one side and a one foot shoulder on the other side. Council Member Quick stated that he does not think three feet is wide enough for a busy road like Spring Lake Road. Ayes - 4. Nays - 1 (Quick). Motion carried. Director of Public Works Ulrich asked if another mailing should be sent out to residents. Mayor Coughlin stated it would be good to notify residents that the project is now in its final form and advising of the anticipated start date. Director of Public Works Ulrich reported the County has indicated they would start two weeks from the Council decision. Since this project has been set at the top of their calendar, it will take two to three months for completion. 10. Next Council Work Session: Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 3, 1999 at 6:00 PM Monday, May 10,1999 at '7:00 PM No action required. 18N:\DATA\USERS\JOANB\SHARE\MINUTES\CC\1999\04-26-99.WPD