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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />CITY OF ELK RIVER <br />INFORMATIONAL MEETING MINUTES <br />DEERFIELD 3RD ADDmON <br />ELK RIVER CITY HALL <br />TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2006 <br />6:00 PM. <br /> <br />1. <br /> <br />Attendees <br /> <br />See Attached Sign-up Sheet <br /> <br />2. <br /> <br />Presentation <br /> <br />City Engineer T eny Maurer went through the attached PowerPoint presentation. He <br />indicated that the project being discussed this evening is the reconstruction of roadways <br />within the Deerfield 3rd Addition. Together with the reconstruction, street lights and a <br />storm sewer system would be built. Also, sidewalks are being considered as part of the <br />reconstruction project. <br /> <br />3. <br /> <br />Questions and Answers <br /> <br />After the presentation. WaS complete, the informational meeting was open to questions. The <br />following is a summary of the questions asked and the answers given: <br /> <br />Q: There seems to be a substantial amount of parking in areas of the neighborhood, <br />especially along Baldwin Street. How will this be handled; will there be any <br />restrictions with the new street? <br /> <br />A: Generally, the City's practice is to not regulate parking unless it becomes a problem. <br />Periodic parking along the street will generally not pose a situation where parking <br />will need to be regulated. <br /> <br />Q: I see the sidewalk thickness is 4 inches and the pavement on the road is only 3 ~ <br />inches thick. Why would the street only be this thick, when the sidewalk is 4 inches? <br /> <br />A: The street strength is provided by both the bituminous pavement thickness and the <br />gravel thickness. Since gravel is readily available and generally much cheaper in the <br />City of Elk River, we t1y to find the best fit for the combination of gravel base and <br />bituminous surfacing to meet a 9-ton design. <br /> <br />Q: Are sidewalks up to the. City Council for approval? <br /> <br />A: The Council will give the final direction for the placement of the sidewalks. They <br />have given general direction in the past that in all reconstruction projects, they want <br />pedestrian facilities to be looked and determined if they are possible to be installed. <br /> <br />Q: Will we have a chance for future meetings to talk about sidewalks? <br /> <br />A: Yes, tonight is just an opportunity to introduce the issue. It will be discussed <br />further at the public hearing. The Council could give direction there, or even wait <br />