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City Council Minutes October 17, 1994 Page 6 e 5.12B. Concord Street Private Road Project City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that he has met with the property owners on Concord Street regarding the upgrade of Concord Street. He indicated that it does not seem that there is unanimous support of the property owners for the project. Terry Maurer indicated that the City has received 6 of the 14 easements. Bob Nelson, resident of Concord Street. indicated that the road is in very bad shape and that something must be done. The Council discussed other options that included condemnation and assessing the project. It was concluded that the project would be difficult to assess because of the length of the road and the limited number of property owners on the road. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the City would like to work with the residents on this matter and suggested that a meeting be held with the City Council and the Residents to discuss options. 5.12C. Verbal Update 1994 Rip Rap Project e Phil Hals, Street Superintendent. informed the Council that he has made an inspection of the riverbank in regard to the rip rap project. He stated that there was no visual erosion west of the proposed project area to Dare I s Funeral Home. He further indicated that the current grant funds should allow the rip rap to reach half way to King A venue. 5.120. Verbal Update 193rd Avenue Sidewalk Project Street Superintendent Phil Hals showed a video of the location for the proposed sidewalk. Brent Christensen, resident along 193rd Avenue, questioned what type of warranty the City could place on some of his trees that could eventually die from the project. Phil Hals responded that he was unsure if there could be any guarantee from the City. Mr. Christensen indicated he was opposed to the sidewalk. Mr. Christensen mentioned a 10 foot drop-off and the fact that a sidewalk along this slope could be dangerous. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THAT THE SIX FOOT SIDEWALK ALONG 193RD AVENUE BE INSTALLED. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Jim Evenson, a resident along 193rd Avenue, indicated that he had no idea that a sidewalk was going to be installed. He stated that he is opposed to the sidewalk. He stated that a majority of the pedestrian traffic will be on the opposite side of the sidewalk. 5.12E. Parkina Restrictions in Lion's Park e City Administrator Pat Klaers informed the Council that the high school parking lot will be expanded. In accordance to this expansion, school officials have requested the City to begin enforcing parking restrictions in Lion I sPark.