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I I I I I I ,! Mayor Gamec inquired if the Council were to agree with the street changes for the Village of Sunfish Lake development would the narrower streets be permitted for future developments. Principal City Engineer Olson noted that this is the first time that the City has considered narrowing the streets with parking restrictions being the consideration for doing so: Mayor Gamec inquired if what was being proposed for street widths was feasible for staff. City Engineer Jankowski replied yes. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler stated that the key is the parking restriction. Mayor Gamec inquired if there would be an easement or boulevard beyond the curb. City Engineer Jankowsl~i replied that at this point they are talking about roadway, but they could be flexible on right of way on a case-by-case basis. Mayor Gamec stated that if there is no easement or right of w ay the City would probably b e replacing numerous sprinkling systems that would be damaged by snow plows. Councilmember Cook felt that the right of way should be proportionate to the road width. Principal City Engineer Olson stated that there is usually a 1 O-foot drainage easement that can be used to accommodate some snow storage but City would not be able to dictate to people that they would not have to fix sprinkling systems. The nice tiring with the Village of Sunfish Lake development is the association would be responsible for those repairs. Mayor Gamec replied that his concern is that the association would require the City to fix it. Principal City Engineer Olson pointed out that the right of way for the Village of Sunfish Lake development is being proposed at 50 to 60 feet. Councilmember Elvig inquired if the City currently had an ordinanCe identifying who maintains the boulevard between the sidewalk and the road. City Administrator Norman replied that the boulevard is maintained by the property owner. Councilmember Kurak suggested that a snow easement be placed a Portion of the property to put the property owner on notice that snow storage would occur in that area. Councilmember Cook recommended that language be added in the development agreement that states that sprinkler heads cannot be placed within the easement. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he could agree with permitting a narrower street i n a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at four units per acre, but at three units acre he felt that they Public Works Committee/February 18, 2003 Page 3 of 9 -69-