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4) <br /> <br />Consider Feasibility Study on St. Fraucis 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 would be used for the trail portion of the 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 might <br />be a high cost for them. Staff was directed to bring back scenarios with trails and what the costs <br />might be. He does not knoTM 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. He stated this <br />needs to be fixed, due to the cost of maintaining the cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec commented when this was previously discussed, the cost for paving this road was <br />almost $9,000. 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 />off the 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 a~d 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 big enough for <br />the snowplow to turn around. The road is fairly short and only services three houses, If the size <br />of the cul-de-sac is normal, those three residents will also be paying for a larger portion of the <br />cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired if these improvements could be finished this 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 Council/August 10, 2004 <br /> Page 16 of 27 <br /> <br />-169- <br /> <br /> <br />