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Case #2: Public Hearing on Improvement Project/t05-23 Ebony Street and Utility Improvements between 137th Avenue and Riverdale Drive Mayor Gamcc closed thc regular portion of the City Council meeting at 7:12 p.m. in order to conduct a public hearing. Public Ilcaring Mayor Gamcc called thc public hearing to order at 7:12 p.m. Presentation City 1.~nginecr Jankowski advised that three property owners had petitioned the City in 2004 for thc extcnsion of seweD' and water utilities along a segment of Ebony Street between 137th Avenue and Rivcrdalc l)rive. In addition to the petitioned sewer and water improvements, Staff recommended several improvements, which should be undertaken in conjunction with this work. These improvements include looping the watermain between 137th Avenue and Riverdale Drive to improve fire llow capabilities and water system reliability, narrowing the roadway which is excessively wide, providing a bituminous overlay on the street because of the poor condition of thc pavement, and adding concrete curb and gutter to the roadway since all surrounding streets have concrete curb and gutter. The Public Works Committee and City Council recommend sidewalk on one side of the street and that is included in the project. City l.;nginecr Jankowski noted the feasibility report, schedule, financing and feasibility study. Itc advised that this information has been sent to all property owners involved and they were advised el' the public hearing tonight. The total project cost is approximately $150,000 and about one-half will bc funded fi'om special assessments. The other remaining portion will be funded fl'(ml thc Sewer and Water Trunk Fund. The City Trail Fund will fund the sidewalk and the City (;choral Fund will fund the concrete curb and gutter improvements. Citizen Input Vincent Clemens, 6741 - 137ti' Avenue NW, stated he lives on the comer of Ebony and this project is a long time ida coming. He stated he hopes the project will be approved. Mayor (ia,nec asked Mr. Clemens if he is interested in subdividing his lot. Mr. Clements answered in the affirmative. Mike Anderson, Super Bowl, Parcel F, stated he is not in favor of the proposal because he is being assessed for something that he believes is of no benefit to Super Bowl. He stated it may actually be a detriment because Parcel G is zoned commercially and may be rezoned into residential. Itc stated he is concerned a multi-family development will be constructed on Parcel G which would not be a good use next to a commercial establishment with late night hours and parking lot lights. Ite stated he thinks that would be a potential conflict of uses. City Council / March 22, 2005 Page 6 of 38