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are concerned about the increased traffic onto 171st that would result from Bison Street N.W. being constructed with cul-de-sacs. Mr. Dusbabek stated that the residents on Bison Street N.W. and residents of Dellwood Hills would drive to 171st Avenue N.W. to head south. Randy Kaiser stated that he disagrees and that residents would use County Road //63 to head south. Mr. Dusbabek stated that when Dellwood Hills was being developed, he brought the concerns of Golden Eagle Estates to the attention of City Council. At that time the residents of Golden Eagle Estates were appeased that development in that area would include through streets. Mr. Dusbabek stated that he is not opposed to development but he is opposed to development that will place additional traffic through Golden Eagle Estates and impact the safety of the children in that area. The increased traffic in Golden Eagle Estates would also affect the values of homes in that area. Mr. Dusbabek stated that everybody should carry an equitable amount of traffic through their respective neighborhoods. He also stated that he followed the City's minutes which indicated that Bison Street N.W. would be constructed as a through street because of the policy on cul-de-sac links, then a snap decision was made because the residents on Bison Street N.W. did not want their quality of life upset and as a result, the quality of life for the residents of Golden Eagle Estates is now affected. Mr. Dusbabek submitted a petition to the City Council opposing the construction of Bison Street N.W. as a cul-de-sac because the residents of Golden Eagle Estates do not want their neighborhood used as a connecting link to the south. A1 Shallbetter, 17060 Bison Street N.W. - referred to previous comments that alignment of Bison Street N.W. is off by 33'. Mr. Raatikka confirmed that on the north end, Bison Street N.W. is shifted incorrectly to the east approximately 33'. Mr. Shallbetter stated that if Bison Street N.W. was constructed as a through street, then the traffic impact would be on the neighborhood south of Trott Brook Ridge and in essence, Golden Eagle Estates would be passing the buck to that neighborhood. He also stated that $5,400.00 per unit is a lot of money to pay for a paved street and inquired if the residents of Golden Eagle Estates are willing to share in the cost of improving that street as a through street. Mr. Dusbabek stated that the residents of Golden Eagle Estates paid for their paved streets and sealcoating. He stated that the residents of Golden Eagle Estates are also not passing the buck to neighborhoods to the south; that Golden Eagle Estates already maintains a lot of traffic within its own neighborhood. Mr. Shallbetter also stated that when Bison Street N.W. was first proposed, not all of the affected property owners were notified and when he questioned this, he was told that only property owners within so many feet of a proposed improvement have to be notified. He also stated that that policy should be changed. He noted that if Bison Street N.W. were to be constructed as a cul-de-sac, the length would be 600' and that is no longer than the cul-de-sac on 171st. Mr. Shallbetter stated that former Community Development Director Mark Banwart, had indicated to him that the developer of Dellwood Hills paid $10,000.00 cash in order to get that cul-de-sac. Mayor Reimann referred to Mr. Shallbetter's comments regarding notification of road improvements and stated that the original petition for improvements affected Trott Brook Ridge only and therefore only the owners of that property were notified of the hearing. He also stated that any time a road is improved, all the proposed benefiting property owners receive notice of the proposed improvement. A1 Shallbetter inquired as to who pays for easements necessary for road improvements. Public Hearing/August 28, 1990 Page 3 of 5