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<br />., <br /> <br />~t t-!(}f7 dOitf lie lIt -s, ~ <br />L///z/or <br />Fifth Street North side sidewalk proiect <br /> <br />· I am here on behalf the petitioners living on the North side of Fifth Street NW, <br />from Proctor Ave NW and westward, we appreciate this forum and ask our <br />elected Major and City Counsel members to honor and act on our petition. <br /> <br />· The character of this neighborhood is already established. I have seen the <br />neighborhood going from a very lively comer of a small town with families with <br />young children to families with some grown up children that has left the <br />neighborhood. The South side of 5th Street has a sidewalk which has needed <br />repair and upgrading for quite some time. The City would be better served by <br />one well kept, upgraded sidewalk. <br /> <br />· The charm and value of this area is that it is NOT a uniform and monotonous <br />layout. There are older established homes that provide a nostalgic and peaceful <br />display of a past that is valued. Unlike newer additions incorporate. <br /> <br />· There is an immediate substantial cost savings to removing this parallel and <br />redundant North side sidewalk from this suggested project plan. The City of Elk <br />River and homeowners costs would be reduced. <br /> <br />· Future maintenance costs would be eliminated for this sidewalk project. <br /> <br />· The City of Elk River funds used for maintaining the existing South sidewalk <br />which is servicing the Library would be financially responsible and acceptable. <br />We believe doubling the costs for opposing sidewalks is NOT prudent. <br /> <br />· The community benefits overall from diversity and cost efficiencies. We <br />presently have a South 5TH Street sidewalk that needs upkeep but truly functions <br />well for all. <br /> <br />· We truly appreciate your time, thank you. <br /> <br />Sture "Lobo" Forsell <br />1232 5th Street NW <br />Elk River, MN 55330-1812 <br />Phone 763-441-8195 <br /> <br />and see attached sheet with signed petitioners <br />