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These were proposed in order to protect and preserve some trees. Regarding Ms, Shumway's <br />¢or~cerns about estimated costs, the costs will be estimates until there is an assessment hearing, at <br />which point there will be an actual dollar amount. If the actual cost goes Over 25 percent of the <br />esthnates the project will need to be reinitiated. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated in most cases the engineering estimated costs have been pretty well in line <br />with thc actual bid costs, or actually higher. <br /> <br />John Ritcey, 7521 - 164"' Lane NW, stated his concern is that he has 14 trees in front of his <br />property along the boulevard. He asked if the trees will be impacted by this project and <br />explained thc trees stop about 20 cars per year from coming into his yard. He stated he is also <br />concerned about the drainage ditch. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Olson suggested staff work with Mr. Ritcey. He indicated the impact to <br />the trees can be roughly located, but an actual design for the project cannot be completed until <br />thc 60-day period is over. <br /> <br />Dell Flowe, 16471 Sapphire Street, expressed concern that the drainage seems to be pooling in <br />his tot on the comer of 164~' Avenue and Sapphire Street. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated if the amount of drainage will be increased <br />there will need to be consideration of purchasing some property for drainage purposes. This is <br />m)t included in the cost estimates, but it is a necessary cost and may be a storm drainage utility <br />~;ze expense. He explained the drainage patterns will not be increased, but the drainage will be <br />increased. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Mt>tion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Strommen, Cook, Olson, <br /> Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. <br /> <br />The public hearing was closed at 7:53 p.m. <br /> <br />Council Business <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:53 p.m. <br /> <br />Cotmcilmember Elvig requested staff visit the project area and evaluate the concerns that were <br />addressed tonight. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated the drainage situation needs to be looked at in <br />.greater detail, and property irons need to be located with the survey crew. It can also be <br />determined which trees will be affected with the re-ditching. He explained there are some other <br /> <br />City Council/April 12, 2005 <br /> Page 9 of 35 <br /> <br />P89 <br /> <br /> <br />