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SpecialCity Council Meeting June 8,1998 Page3 Lori Schneider, 13851 200th Avenue, questioned why only 2" of overlay is planned for Meadowvale Forest, and 4" for Hobbit Hills. Phil Hals explained that in Hobbif Hills, south of 200th Avenue, there are areas that have a heavy clay base and are prone to frost. Darryl Jorgenson, 15831 Yale Street, asked if the bid price covers a future seaicoafing or if the residents would be assessed again. Terry Maurer explained that sealcoating is done af the city's expense by the city's street department. Mr. Jorgenson questioned whether or not they can expect fo see their property values rise, due to the road improvement. Terry Maurer explained he did not feel an overlay has an effect on property values, whereas reconstructing a road with curb and gutter may increase property value. Mr. Jorgenson asked what would be done with the existing curbing in some areas. Terry Maurer explained the curb would be somewhat smaller, but the bid price included some milling in areas where there is a concern for proper drainage. Richard Vogf, 16861 Yale Street, asked why they are being assessed on a per unit basis, rather than on street frontage. Terry Maurer explained the city's policy of assessment for overlays based on the number of residential units. Robert Dziak, 14345 191,t Avenue, asked if this area could be left out of the project if all the homeowners in the 191,t and Xerxes area objected to the improvement. Terry Maurer explained that if the area was taken out and the road deteriorated to the point that it needed to be reconstructed, the cost assessed to the property' owners would be much greater. He explained how the overlay will extend the life of the road. Mr. Dziak expressed his objection to the assessment, stating he did not feel the overlay was needed at this time. Martin Koepke, 20083 Pascal Street, asked when the overlay construction would begin. Terry Maurer indicated the overlay should be completed within six weeks. Discussion followed regarding the condition of the blacktop in the new Oakwood Forest development, as well as the impact of construction traffic on Pascal. Terry Maurer explained that the developer chose fo go ahead and put in the blacktop, even though he was aware it would likely need to be redone, in order to allow for home construction activity. Terry indicated the road will need to be repaired or reconstructed af the developer's expense, in order to meet city standards. Terry further explained it is his opinion that the overlay should be done now so that the street will stand up to the traffic and not destroy it to the point that it needs reconstruction. Harry Ksilander, 20082 Rawlins, indicated he felt property taxes should pay for the overlay. He expressed his concern regarding the construction truck traffic. He explained that he had been forced off the road by a cement truck coming around a curve. Gary Balcom, 14054 Victoria Lane, stated he is also concerned about the fully- loaded semi-truck using the street. He expressed his objection to the overlay.