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Richard Christian - Continuation of Variolite up to 164th was paid for by MSA funds, why are we being assessed for this section when it is considered MSA? Mayor Gamec replied that the decision to proceed with the project has not been made and further that the decision to go totally MSA or to assess a portion of the project out to the residents, also has not been made. Mrs. Waller - 7350 155th Avenue NW - If this is a major thoroughfare, why are you considering assessing equivalent to a residential street? The entire surrounding area should be assessed because it is a major thoroughfare. Mayor Gamec commented that one Councilmember is absent tonight and approval of this project, because it was initiated by the City, would require a 4/5 vote in favor of. Henry Hanson - Tree Farm - 155th Avenue NW - Mr. Koshak indicated the expansion to the south on the west end -- how much of my property would that involve? Mr. Koshak stated City Engineer Peter Raatikka drew the plans and he could not be present tonight and he could not answer Mr. Hanson question but he would meet'with Mr. Hanson after the public hearing and review the plans with him. (- . ) Mayor Gamec replied that the City makes an effort to avoid removing as many- trees as possible. Richad Christian - How does the City acquire right-of-way? Mr. Koshak replied that the City would offer a reasonable sum for use of property or condemnation. The City prefers to negotiate a reasonable settle- ment early in the project. Charlotte Hansen - Co-owner of tree farm - What is the purpose of realigning 155th? Mr. Koshak replied that the purpose is to situate the street where it is legally supposed to be. Mr. Henry Hansen - Noted that if the project is approved and assessed on a footage basis, he would have to consider converting his property to residential lots. Richard Christian - Noted that there are so many people who use that road and about 12 people will be assessed for the improvement. Mr. Koshak commented that when a person owns a piece of property, somehow and sometime you can expect to pay for access to a public street, and even though 155th is a major thoroughfare the residents would only be assessed comparable to a residential street. ". -.... Mr. Waller replied that 155th is ~ot a residential street though, it is a major thoroughfare. Richard Christian commented that the terms "residential street", "MSA" and "thoroughfare" are becoming confusing. He further commented that 155th is not really a residential street, that it is no different than County Roads 5, 56 and 83. C/February 22, 1983 Public Hearing Page 2 of 3