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Page Four June 22, 1981 Mr. Terry Mauer proposed two alternates, each designed to handle up to a ten year storm. One alternate was proposed without ponding areas and all water would be piped out to the river, at a total project cost of $2,508,000. The other alternate proposed ponding areas in Ridgewood, the Salk School property, behind the present school and ponding in the proposed park development, for a cost of approximately $1,337,900. Mr. Mauer reviewed the cost of the alternates as follows: Alternate 111, the original design proposed for the immediate School Street area, with ponding behind the school at $148,400; Alternate 112, with pond- ing areas at $255,000, and Alternate 113, proposed with piping only at $461,500. Mr. Mauer indicated that the ponding areas could store the water for several areas with an outlet from the ponding areas through the system. Mr. Mauer explained that the ponding areas could be designed so that no water would be left standing or they could be designed where the ponding areas could contain water at all times. Mr. Mauer indicated that much has been done in the design of holding water ponding areas to make them very desirable for the community. Mr. Terry Mauer then reviewed the cost estimate for the School Street Improvement. Mr. Mauer indicated that Consulting Engineers Diversified proposed and recommended a 46 ft. wide street, but further indicated that the state would accept a 36 ft. street for MSA funding. Mr. Mauer indicated that Alternate 111, a 46 ft. wide street cost would be $352,500, a 36 ft. wide street $307,300 and a 32 ft. wide street at $285,300. Mr. Mauer indicated that in meeting with the East Side Citizen's Group, they suggested channelization at the intersections for traffic and indicated they would compromise with a 36 foot wide street. Mr. Mauer indicated that channel- ization could be done with striping which would allow for either right or left turns or both at each intersection of School Street from Proctor Avenue to High- way 11169. General discussion was carried on between the City Council, Mr. Mauer and the citizens regarding the 4 feet necessary for the curb and gutter, and it was suggested that the 4 feet come from the north side of School Street rather than 2 feet from each side. Mr. Mauer indicated that the survey crews would do extensive field work and make recommendations as to where the right-of-way is, where the street should go and what would be the most economical solution. Mr. Mauer indicated that con- sideration would be given to the property owners regarding their trees and properties. Mr. Nick Olson, Chairman of the East Side Citizens Group, indicated their appre- ciationof the City Council and the consulting engineers, regarding their con- sideration of the group's comments and concerns for the School Street project. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION'81-24, ORDERING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SCHOOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITH A 36 FOOT WIDTH, AND RIGHT TURN LANES ONLY AT THE INTERSECTIONS. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.