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City Council meeting of May 3, 1999 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING (140TH STREET GRADING REALIGNMENT) A public hearing was held to consider the making of an improvement to the railroad crossing at 140th Street, pursuant to MS 429.011 to 429.111. The proposed project includes reconstructing 140th Street from the east line for Finale Avenue to the west line of Forest Boulevard, and lowering the grade by four (4') ft of the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe railroad tracks crossing 140th Street. The road would be widened to approximately 60 ft to allow turn lanes. Storm sewer improvements would be constructed, curb and gutter, and bituminous paving will be made. A 10 ft bituminous trail is proposed along the south side of 140th Street. The estimated cost of this project is $157,000. The area proposed to be assessed for the project are those properties benefiting from the project and fronting 140th Street between Finale Avenue and Forest Blvd. This project was discussed at the City Council meeting of April 19, 1999, but due to an error in noticing of the hearing, was rescheduled for this evening. The public hearing was opened and Mike Fleischhaker questioned if residents of Oneka Estates and future users of the road would also be assessed. He was also concerned that all necessary improvements be made now. Galen Carlson questioned the number of exiting lanes, and stated the present need of a traffic signal. The Council then discussed the trail/bike path, with Council member Barnes suggesting that a 5' trail be placed on both sides of the street rather than 10' on one side. Tom Angus, City Engineer, stated that there was insufficient right-of-way on the north side. An assessment resolution will be drafted for Council review at their meeting of May 17, 1999. PRELIMINARY PLAT BEAVER PONDS #3) Oakwood Land Development applied to subdivide part of Outlot A, Beaver Ponds 2nd Addition into 21 single family homes. The property is within the SFU zoning district, and generally lies in the southeast quadrant of TH61 and 130th Street. This matter was subject to a public hearing before the PC at their meeting of April 28, 1999, at which time the PC recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to Findings of Facts and Conditions. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for Beaver Ponds #3 to subdivide part of Outlot A 2nd Addition into 21 single family homes. All aye. Motion Carried. PRELE IINARY PLAT (BEAVER PONDS #4) Oakwood Land Development applied to subdivide 5.93 acres of Outlot A, Beaver Ponds 2nd Addition into 26 single family attached homes (13 twinhomes). The property is located in the SFU zoning district, and is part of a previously -approved PUD on the site. This application was subject to a public hearing by the PC at their meeting of April 28, 1999, at which time they recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to the Findings of Facts and Conditions. Barnes made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the preliminary plat for Beaver Ponds #4 to subdivide part of Outlot A 2nd Addition into 26 single family attached homes. All aye. Motion Carried.