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City Council Minutes Page 5 February 23, 2004 ............................. At this public informational meeting, City Engineer Terry Maurer gave a presentation of the proposed improvements to Yankton Street, summarized the project costs, and discussed the method of assessment. The following addressed the Council in opposition of this project: Jason Sendzik, 18712 Yankton St. N.W.; Robert Moore, 18692 Yankton St. N.W.; Pat Arnold, 18646 Yankton St. N.W.; Diane Tyson, 18741 Yankton St. N.W.; Robert Doncaster, 18643 Yankton St. N.W., Mike Schwingle, 18741 Yankton St. N.W., Pat Taylor, 18695 %ebulon St. N.W.; and Sherle Williams, 18655 %ebulon St. N.W. The following addressed the Council in support of this project: Mark Olson, 18784 and 18778 Yankton St. N.W. Mr. Olson stated that he would like to see this existing road widened so that it is passable for two cars. He stated that he is not asking for bituminous paving, but repair to culverts, and the road brought up to code so that individuals can park and turn around. He asked the Council to look at this project as a safety road improvement problem and not an assessment problem. Councilmember Dietz stated that 95% of the neighbors have indicated their desire to leave this road the way it is so he wishes to leave this road alone. Councilmember Tveite agreed with Councilmember Dietz. He stated that Mr. Olson could take the initiative in regards to purchasing property and putting in his own turnaround (as Mr. Olson had indicated earlier that he may pursue) but that he did not feel the Council would aggressively seek widening this road. City Engineer Terry Maurer will work with Mr. Olson and Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals to see if there is a solution available without doing harm to the environment. All the neighbors in the audience indicated that they would like to be included in these meetings. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE THAT THE COUNCIL REVIEWED THE POSSIBILITY OF ORDERING A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE YANKTON STREET IMPROVEMENT AND DETERMINED THAT AT THIS TIME IT IS NOT NECESSARY. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The majority of the residents present spoke in opposition of this project. 5.11 Update on CR 44-City and County Staff Meeting City Engineer Terry Maurer provided an update on the January 27, 2004 City/County Engineering meeting. 5.12 Update On City Hall Remodeling Project City Administrator Klaers provided an update on the City Hall Remodeling Project. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DEITZ TO AUTHORIZE CITY HALL OFFICES BE CLOSED FOR BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2004 IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE STAFF MOVE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.