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Hastings City Council Minutes for March 17, 1997 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 driveway and stated that he did not want his driveway to become any steeper. A petition opposing the sidewalk proposed for the 1997 Improvement Projects was entered into the record. Dale Wiech, of 1226 Eddy Street expressed his opposition to the project on Eddy Street as he believes Midtown Center has caused the street and drainage problems and therefore, Midtown should pay the entire cost of rebuilding the street. William Fritsch, of 1204 Oak Street, stated he was opposed to the project and wanted the entire project scaled back to only include upgrades for sanitary, sewer, and street improvements only. Marc Tolvay, of 1120 Ashland Street, stated he was opposed to the sidewalk on 12th Street and on Ashland Street. He expressed concern about the total assessment amount and whether he would be able to meet his �--' higher mortgage payment and questioned whether he would be able to maintain 200 feet of sidewalk. He stated that he would like to see the project downsized. Mary Fox of 1203 Spring Street, expressed her support for a sidewalk on 12th Street to improve the safety conditions for children walking to and from school. Michael Jenson, 1113 Walnut, stated he was opposed to the walk on 12th Street due to the walk construction necessitating removal of a thick row of trees that provide screening for his backyard. He expressed concern over the cost of the project and that no one would use the walk as there is no walking traffic currently on 12th Street now. Patricia Sherry, of 1123 Maple Street, stated that the sidewalk would cause loss of parking in front of her garage and that it was unneeded as students currently all use 11th Street, and therefore would not utilize a walk on 12th Street. Sylvia Duray of 701 West 11th Street, stated that she was opposed to the project on Maple Street as it was too expensive and she could not afford the assessments. She also added that she owns a corner lot and would face similar assessments on 11th Street in the near future. She encouraged the Council to determine traffic needs associated with the pool issue now in order to avoid costly assessments again in the future. Director of Public Works Tom Montgomery explained the Citys' corner lot assessment policy. Jim Kuhn, of 418 West 12th Street, noted his opposition to the walk on 12th Street and expressed concern that the sidewalks would not be utilized by the children. Sheryl Pavelka of 521 Walnut, expressed her opposition to a retaining wall and to the sidewalk proposal on the south side of 12th Street as the yards are so sloped in that area. Allen Kitt of 506 West 12th Street, discussed his concerns of the loss of existing shade trees due to the installation of the proposed sidewalk. Mayor Werner requested if there was any additional comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Project No. 1997-1 Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve a Resolution ordering the improvement and approving the plans for Project No. 1997-1. Councilmember Riveness made comments opposing construction of a sidewalk along 12th Street. Councilmember Yandrasits stated although she understood the loss of parking, costs and trees were a concern to residents, her primary concern and advocacy for the sidewalks related to child safety. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to amend the previous motion by eliminating the 12th Street sidewalk from Project 1997-1. 5 Ayes;Nays, Yandrasits. Roll call vote to consider ordering the improvement and approving the plans for Project 1997-1, with the elimination of the 12th Street sidewalk installation for Project 1997-1. Ayes: Hicks, Werner, Johnson, Riveness Nays: Moratzka, Yandrasits The original motion, as amended for project 1997-1, failed due to a lack of the required 4/5 - majority vote of the entire City Council. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to reconsider the previous motion to approve a Resolution ordering the improvement and approving the plans - for Project No. 1997-1 with the elimination of the 12th Street sidewalk. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Council discussion on the number of lots affected by the 12th Street sidewalk proposal ensued. 41 ww<1. r. •. •a;x.14.:a.. 3i... s