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Elk River City Council Meeting August 5, 1996 Page 4 Gary Olson, 13084 182"4 Avenue, indicated he was in favor of the project. Ron Vaudt, 13101 182nd Avenue, indicated he was in favor of the project. Mike Wallin, 13109 183'4 Avenue, indicated his opposition and indicated he did not feel the improvement would reflect the benefit to the property. Mr. Wallin submitted a letter of opposition for the record. Dave Crocak, 18273 Denver Street, indicated he was in favor of the improvements. Mr. Crocak also questioned how the improvements would affect his landscaping. Mary Wells, 13109 Mississippi Road, indicated her concern regarding drainage ditches. She further stated she was in favor of the project. Ms. Wells indicated a concern regarding looping the system as she did not want to see it dead end by her area. Jeff Gamec, 18218 Denver Street, indicated he was in favor of the project. George Schmahl, 18254 Denver Street, indicated he was in favor of the project. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE A RESOLUITON TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council recessed at 7:43 p.m. and reconvened at 7:48 p.m. 5.9. Discussion on Storm Drainaqe Concerns around 4th Street and Norfolk Avenue The issue of flooding in the neighborhood of 4th Street and Norfolk Avenue was discussed by the Council. The City Council directed the city engineer to evaluate the situation and report back to the Council at a future date. 5.3. Consider Public Improvements for Riverview Heiqhts 1s~, 2nd, and 3rd Additions, Grandview Heiqhts 1st and 2nd Additions, and Palmer's Addition City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the Council has requested a study to determine the feasibility of providing sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, and reconstructed streets with concrete curb and gutter in the Riverview Heights, Grandview, and Palmer's Additions. Terry Maurer reviewed the components in the feasibility study including the scope of the project, the need for right-of-way easements acquisitions, financing, other costs involved with the project, and the project schedule. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Yvonne Thibert, 13590 Riverview Drive, indicated her opposition to the request. William Schaefer, 18091 Queen Street NW, indicated his opposition to the project.