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4) Consider Feasibility Study on St. 'Francis Boulevard Frontage Road' <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised this case is similar to the previous case that was <br />just discussed. It abuts Highway 47 and has: three properties owners adjacent to it. The <br />discussion at the Public Works Committee-waS that there is also a bike trail through there. The <br />Committee discussed the City contribution of.the 50/50 split that was discussed with the previous. <br />case. The road would be constructed at 32 feet wide, with'the trail on the road striped at a width <br />of 8 feet. Trail funds woutd be'used for the ~trail portion 0fthe road, and would be part of the 50 <br />percent contribution. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman noted with only .three residents on this street the 50/50 split mig~ht <br />be a high cost for them. Staffwas directed to bring back scenarios with trails and what the costs <br />might 1se. He does not know that the Committee totally agreed with the 50/50 split on this case. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook commented it makes sense to use the trail fund for this. <br />needs to be fixed, due to the cost of maintaining the cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />He stated this <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec commented when this was Previously discussed, the cost for paving this road was <br />almost $%000. At a 50/50 split the cost would be $4,500, which is still excessive. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson Suggested 25 percent from the.trail fund' could be taken <br />offthe top. The remaining 75 percent Would then be figured at the 50/50 split. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak asked if there is :any other scenario other than the park dedication for the <br />trail and the 50/50 split. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works DirectOr Olson replied that is generally what was discussed. The biggest <br />issue was the cul-de-sac near the end and how big that needs to be. It needs to be blg enough for <br />the snowplow to turn around, i The road is fairly short and only services three houses. [f the size <br />of the cul-de-sac is normal, those three residents will also be paying for a larger portion of the <br />cut-de-sac. <br /> <br />Councilmember'Kurak inquired if these improvements could be finished ti'tis year, so children <br />walking to school could use the trail. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig commented this is one' of the only two non-linking areas of the trail. If <br />there was ever a sense of urgency or need, this is a great win/win opportunity. These residents <br />have petitioned and aSked for imprOVements and now they can close up the gap on the trail <br />system, which is as important aS the road. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook stated it is important in cases like this for the City to get it completed, and <br />to give a little more latitude to the people negotiating with the residents to get something worked <br />out. . ' · <br /> <br />City CouneiFAugust 10, <br /> 2004 <br /> Page 16 of 27 <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br /> <br />