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Kerry O'Rourke - 6232 Rivlyn Avenue N.W. - Mr. O'Rourke stated that Mr. Raatikka assured him that the area would be restored with top soil and the area is now being restored with gravel that was excavated in the area and no topsoil was brought in. Mr. Raatikka stated that he will check into the grade of soil being used in the restoration. Mr. Kiefer indicated that the project called for 350 cubic feet of black din and he has not seen any of that material hauled into the area. Mayor Reimann directed Mr. Raatikka to check into the issue of topsoil and not pay for topsoil if it was not delivered. Mr. Newcomb stated that the area is being restored with black sand. Mavis Anderson - 6221 Rivlyn Avenue N.W. - stated that she is concerned with the slope constructed where her driveway meets the road. Mavis Anderson stated that it is difficult to get in and out of her driveway without hitting the tailpipe of her car. Mr. Raatikka stated that he will inspect the property, but the driveways were constructed with a 10% grade, which is a typical standard. Mr. Keith Kiefer stated that since the improvement, his driveway now washes out. Mr. Kiefer stated that his driveway was 3 inches below the road and water ran into his driveway, now the water runs into his driveway and back out into the street. Mr. Raatikka stated that the road was lowered. Mr. Hanley stated that the intent is to get the water to flow back into the road, otheru'ise the roads would be flooding the lots. Mr. Hanley directed Mr. Raatikka and Mr. Jankowski to inspect the complaints about driveways and report back to City Council. Mr. Jack Newcomb requested that Mr. Raatikka and Mr. Hartley check into the severe problem with utility service during the course of this project. Mr. Newcomb noted that the utility companies were notified well in advance of the construction yet there were numerous interruptions of gas and telephone service. Mr. Newcomb again encouraged the City staff to write letters to the utility companies stating the City's dissatisfaction with the service received during the course of construction. ~ '~ Steve Morton - 6206 Rivlyn Avenue N.W. - stated that he is also having problems getting in and out of his driveway without hitting his tailpipe. Mr. Newcomb stated that he was away from home for a week and during that time, his gas line was cut. The Fire Department came to his home and fixed the leak. He also lost a day of work because of a heavy rain at a time when the gutters were covered with plastic and he could not get through two feet of water to get out of the area. Mr. Morton stated that his driveway is also washing out. Mr. Morton also inquired as to whose direction it was to erect all of the stop signs in front of Grosslein's. Mr. Raatikka replied that the State required the installation of stop signs because it is a State Aid Road. Peter Bilben - 6216 Rivlvn Avenue N.W. - Mr Bilben stated that he is also concerned with the condition of his driveway and he was again without telephone service today. Mr. Bilben stated that in total, he has probably been without telephone service six to seven days during the construction process. Roger Dickenson - 6150 Rivlyn Avenue N.W. - Mr. Dickenson stated that he tried to help the contractor by giving them a place to dump the excavated dirt and he paid them $600.00 for the fill material that was deposited on his property. Mr. Dickenson inquired as to the width of the road, noting that it used to be 66 feet. Mr. Raatikka stated that the road right-of-way continues to be at 66 feet. Mr. Dickenson stated that his complaint is that he did not need the service and did not want the service. Mr. Dickenson said that he has a very good on-site septic system that has never required pumping. He also has a very deep well and he was satisfied at this age to keep on living there with on-site utilities. The City is making it impossible for him to continue to live there. Mr. Dickenson said that he will pay the assessment even though he had thought he had set himself for City Council Public Hearing / September 5, 1990 Page 3 of 4 M~\