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City Council meeting of April 5, 1999 Page 5 the roadway width of this area to 60 ft, and constructing storm sewer improvements. The disturbed area is planned to be reconstructed with curb, gutter, and bituminous paving, as well as an improved rail crossing. A 10 ft bituminous bike trail is proposed along the south side of 140th Street from Fenway Boulevard to Forest Boulevard. The estimated cost of this project is $157,000. The area proposed to be assessed for this project are those properties benefiting from the project and fronting 140th Street between Finale Avenue and Forest Blvd. Because of an error by the White Bear Press, the hearing notice for the proposed public improvement was not published twice as required by statute. The Mayor opened the public hearing, including the following comments: Arnie Triemert felt that a bike trail would allow for rollerblades; Rich Ober opted for the sidewalk; Mike Fleischhacker was concerned with drainage and questioned the assessment process; Galen Carlson was opposed to the trail for safety reasons; Peter Pedersen was concerned with the lack of traffic lights. The hearing was closed, and Council member Petryk stated that she wanted a concrete sidewalk installed instead of the bike trail. After research of the ordinance, it was determined that a 10' path/sidewalk was required, and would be illustrated on development plans. Stoltzman made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the City Engineer's feasibility report for the improvement to the railroad crossing at 140th Street, and order plans and specs. To meet notice requirements, a public improvement hearing will be held on May 3, 1999 at 7:05 p.m., along with consideration of an assessment roll. All aye. Motion Carried. OAKSHORE PARK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Council continued discussion of the Oakshore Park public improvement project as well as a revised cost estimate for the project prepared by the City Engineer. Under law, it will require the affirmative vote of four Council members to order this project. Because two Council members were absent: Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this matter until the meeting of April 19, 1999. All aye. Motion Carried. REVISED COST ESTIMATE (PELOQUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK) The Council reviewed a revised cost estimate for the improvement of the Peloquin Industrial Park and adjacent areas along TH61. The City Engineer revised his concept for this project, and discussed proposed changes with the Council at the meeting. In addition, concerns have been raised regarding the connection of 152nd Street to residential property abutting the Industrial Park on its east side. The Council advised that this matter be placed on the agenda for the meeting of April 19, 1999. WATER TOWER AND WELL The Council considered a report from the City Engineer recommending the construction of new water tower and well to serve the community, as well as a letter from the Fire Chief requesting that these facilities be approved for construction.