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Assistant Public Works Director Olson noted that he would not be assessed for storm sewer or sewer and water. Mr. Simonson replied that he would still lose his land. Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained that those types of issues would all be handled as part of negotiations. Greg, Fluorine Street NW, Ramsey, inquired if the City were to develop the land at the City Hall campus how much traffic would end up coming through their neighborhood. Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained that they anticipate that 170 vehicles per day would use Helium Street, but the direction to the people going to the east and south, about half would go through their neighborhood; the remainder would go to Alpine Drive. Greg, inquired if the City had notified MnDOT about the amount of traffic. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied that they have never had an objection from MnDOT for providing alternative outlets for a neighborhood. Greg stated the road is not up to current standards. He stated that as far as Tort Liability is concerned the City is cutting their own throat because there will be accidents. He did not think the road could handle the additional traffic. He questioned why the residents would be charged for the maintenance of existing signs and replacement of signs when the existing signs are ancient. Leon Fisher, 15113 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that the area is currently a mess. The road has no Class V, rather it is sand that blows everywhere when it gets dry and easily washes away when it rains. There was a proposal to maintain the existing gravel road, which he did not think was reasonable. He thought that the City should consider the asphalt street as a priority and if water and sewer comes along with the project and the residents are not forced to pay for the sewer and water until they hook up he did not know how the residents could lose. He personally would like to see the neighborhood upgraded. He thought that paving the street would increase the value of their property. If the City were to reduce the interest on the project and remove the 33 percent overhead cost, the project cost would be more feasible and the City would probably not have as many people objecting to the project. Mr. Fisher did not think it was feasible to put all the money into Class V material so he felt that the Council should only be considering the asphalt option. He noted that there was a feasibility study completed five years ago and if they don't do anything now they will probably be back in another five years, but the costs will be a lot higher. Pete Walbo, 151 st Avenue, stated that his septic system and drainage field is located in the front of his house and he was concerned that if the City were to take 40 to 60 feet from the center of the road would it force him to hook up to City sewer and water. City Council/August 12, 2003 Page 9 of 30