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. . . City Council Minutes August 10, 1992 Page 2 width be provided along 4th street as most of the property 4th Street is zoned commercial. The 40 foot street width would also include any work done in 1992 on 4th Street between Holt and Gates Avenues. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Mayor Tralle received and entered into the record the following letters: 1. A letter from St. Andrew's Church indicating their views on the project. 2. A letter from Mrs. Eva Murray, 524 4th Street, stating her opposition to the project. 3. A letter from Mrs. Pipenhagen stating her opposition to the project. All letters were distributed to the Council. Paul Henderson, 517 4th Street, questioned the cost of assessments per front footage. Orvil Peterson questioned the necessity of involving 4th Street in the improvement project. Discussion was held by the Council regarding the possibility of postponing improvements to 4th Street from Holt Avenue west until St. Andrew's Church completes its expansion. It was noted that if this were the case, there would be the possibility of widening 4th Street to 40 feet. It was the consensus of the Council to delay the 4th street improvements from Irving Avenue to Holt Avenue. Jerry Gadach, 567 4th Street, questioned the parking on the street. There being no further comments from the public. the public hearing. Mayor Tralle closed It was the consensus of the Council that Terry Maurer begin survey work on the project and that he revise the feasibility study to reflect the new costs of the project with the elimination of 4th Street from Irving Avenue to Holt Avenue and with a reduced storm sewer project on 4th Street and with 4th Street being 40 feet between Holt Avenue and Gates Avenue. 5.2. Park Grant/Public Hearing Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, stated that he is in the process of applying for a community development grant for outdoor recreation. He stated that part of the process of applying for this grant requires that the City hold a public hearing. The two parks that are being considered for the application are Woodland Trails Park and the Railroad Trail. Phil Hals stated that the total grant request is for $120,000 with the City matching $120,000.