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<br />Mike Ellis, 7601 16ih Avenue, asked whether it was mandated that the east/west road would <br />need to have sidewalks. <br /> <br />Chair Elvig stated that inclusion of sidewalks are negotiable, but the City has stated that it would <br />like to be more pedestrian friendly. <br /> <br />Mr. Ellis asked ifthe residents would be assessed for the cost of the sidewalks. <br /> <br />Chair Elvig stated that residents will not be assessed and the cost is normally paid by the Parks <br />Department or by individual developers. <br /> <br />Kelly Lemkau, 6951 16ih Avenue, stated that she lives on the eastern portion of the planned <br />roadway. She stated that they have had many safety issues with cars hitting trees or mail boxes. <br />She stated in her area she is glad to see some improvement. She stated that when trails were put <br />in on CR 5 a few years ago, it was a shock, but now they enjoy being able to hop onto the trails <br />without fear of being hit by cars. <br /> <br />Nancy Jacobsen, 7700 166th Avenue, stated that she would like to know when a decision will be <br />made. <br /> <br />Chair Elvig stated that he cannot answer this question because the City is just gathering <br />information right now. He stated that one of his first questions is who will pay for this road. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson stated that a portion of this can be paid with State Aid funding but <br />other funding will need to be determined. <br /> <br />Mr. Genacy asked if homeowners would be assessed. <br /> <br />Chair Elvig stated that homeowners will not be assessed. <br /> <br />Jeff Wise, 165th Avenue, asked whether economic consideration was given to the location of the <br />road. He stated that he is afraid the City is catering to developers rather than their constituents <br />with the placement of this road. <br /> <br />Ms. Hesselgrave stated that there is a rumor that the City agreed not to put the road through the <br />Peterson property. <br /> <br />Chair Elvig stated that no one on the City Council has heard anything of this nature. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that if any deal had been struck with a developer, it would have <br />been a matter of public record and stated that it did not happen. <br /> <br />Chuck Estrom, 7100 166th Avenue, stated that it looks like the east end of the road makes sense <br />and would make things much safer, but the west end looks like it doesn't make sense and would <br />not be safer. He stated that his wife died two years ago and agrees with Councilmember Olson's <br />comments about life changing. He stated that he feels much differently now about his land than <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / September 18, 2007 <br />Page 11 of23 <br />