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-4- John Andrychowic, 2809 Coolidge Street N.E . questioned the supervision by the • Engineer of the contractor who had installed the storm sewer and torn up his street and curbs in the process and stated that he felt "The storm ,sewer benefitt- ed no one on Coolidge". Maurice Surface, 3809 Coolidge echoed his assertions. In reply, the Mayor told them that the Engineer had informed the Council that inclement weather early last fall had delayed the repairing of Coolidge and he had been instructed to have a temporary surface installed for the winter. He said only the section necessary to be replaced would be included in the improve- ments and Mr. Comstock told the group that part of the replacement cost would be covered by storm sewer funds. The ramifications of 29th Avenue being a state-municipal road was then discussed as well as the loss of state aid which could follow if state specifications for the improvements were not followed. Municipal state aid funds for St. Anthony average about $70,000 a year with the cost of some traffic signal installation possibly being charged against these funds, the engineer told the group in reply to a question from Rick Wolowicz, 3200 29th Avenue N.E. It was also stated that the policy of the City of St. Anthony has been to assess all owners of property abutting an improved street, whether it is a main thoroughfare or not, by the amount normally charged against property on any arterial street. • In reply to the question of whether 29th would be the only city access to 35W the group was informed that St. Anthony Blvd. would also be finished and would serve that purpose. Following a statement from Councilman Sundland that he felt the meeting should be adjourned until some definite figures could be given on assessments the following motion was made: Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik to table action on the proposed street improvements until a determination can be made of the exact assessment and maintenance cost amounts. Voting on the motion: Aye: Haik, Sauer, Sundland Nay: Miedtke, Stauffer Councilman Stauffer and Mayor Miedtke then expressed their desire to listen to all comments those present had to offer. The manager, after he had received both the Penrod-36th Avenue petition and that presented by Richard Weatherman, 2613 29th Avenue N.W. who said it represented signatures of 90% of the property owners on 29th Avenue who opposed the improve- ments, pointed out the inconsistencies of the requests contained in the petitions. Mr. Weatherman replied that the notice to the homeowners was not accurate and that • the intent of the petition he had presented was that the residents "don't want 29th Avenue replaced with concrete". He also stated it was his opinion that the Council should consider the impact of the proposal on the whole village and said he didn't think it would improve the Village. He requested further discussion of the possibility of the Maintenance Department repairing and keeping up the street.