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<br />Mayor Gamec inquired about the possibility of sewer and water lines being run into this area. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied the City has received an application for a plat review from <br />Marigold Ponds, which would bring sewer and water to this area. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked if the lines would be run in this area or on the west side of Highway 47. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied it is likely that water would be necessary down <br />this road. Sewer would only be necessary in the event that the property south of the ditch, which <br />is north of River Pines 5th Addition, would need a gravity sewer line. That area is also owned by <br />Oakwood Development, but is not part of any plat requests at this time. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned if the water line would go through this area if Marigold Ponds moves <br />forward. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied he believes it would. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig asked if the Mayor feels the water and sewer improvements should be <br />looked at as part of this project. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec responded in the affirmative. He stated a street should not be put in if it will have <br />to be tom up in a year. He thinks there is a need for the cul-de-sac, as it is a maintenance issue, <br />but he thinks the assessment is a high cost to the residents. This is a unique situation, and the <br />City may need to contribute more for the cul-de-sac if they want it, since it does not benefit the <br />property owners. The bike trail needs to be done, as it is a continuation of the City's trail system. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler clarified all of the work will be done within the right-of-way and <br />no property will be acquired for this project. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated 32 feet is the City standard for width, however, <br />there are only three houses on this road. If the width were to be at 28 feet it would be the <br />existing 20-foot street with an 8-foot trail. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler stated with respect to the property owner, the Committee needs to <br />be careful not to set a precedent of debating road width. He agrees this is an extremely unique <br />situation, and fr<;>m a public safety standpoint they can likely make a deviation on this and still <br />accomplish everything that is needed. His concern is to be clear that a precedent is not being set <br />of discussing road widths. <br /> <br />Chairperson Elvig noted this is an extremely unique situation. This situation would not set a <br />precedent, as there are only three residents on this street with a cul-de-sac that needs to be paved <br />for City purposes and does not benefit the property owners, and the City wants to continue the <br />bike trail. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/May 17,2005 <br />Page 3 of 12 <br />