2008-05-01 PH - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City of Centerville City CounciUPublic Hearing Meeting Minutes May 1, 2008 Tom Walsh, 7162 Brian Way NIr. Walsh stated he lives in a cul-de-sac just off Brian and the City is proposing to put a sidewalk in from a paved pathway to a park that is very small; as a result, he will have several large trees uprooted in his yard. He stated he was told by the developer that there is a plan to connect all of Centerville, and he questioned how many people will use that park. He added the rest of the cul de sac is not getting a sidewalk. He stated his street is designated C1 improvement but there are no potholes in his road. He stated the value of his home will not increase as a result of these improvements and asked the City Council to reconsider the C 1 improvement on his street and to not build a sidewalk. Wes Schoeberlein, 1744 Partrid e'~ Place NIr. Schoeberlein stated he is not being assessed, but this project affects him and everyone here because all residents will pay for it. He indicated that the current economic times dictate that this project not go forward. City Engineer Statz stated with respect to Mill Road, the Council directed staff to look at any improvement to that road as including a 33' wide road with curb and gutter. He noted after further investigation, staff feels it may be prudent to leave the road as it is and that is the reason it was downgraded to a type D improvement. He stated that staff feels it can accommodate the trees on NIr. Walsh's property and that the trail connection is an important part of the overall trail plan. City Administrator Larson stated there were a number of statements made and questions asked that are not related to this project and he is happy to talk to anybody after the meeting. He stated there was a statement made that the sidewalks are being paid for by the 470 homeowners and that statement is not quite correct; it is being allocated on the same basis as the pavement with the City participating on the same level as on the street. Cory Padrnos, 1874 Center Street NIr. Padrnos asked that the Council think about the choice it is making at this time. He stated right now, the City does not have access to federal funds to support this project so it falls on the residents. He asked the Council to look at other ways to help increase the City's population so that it can obtain federal funding to support the streets, or it should consider putting Centerville up for sale. Mrs. Brad Olson, 1983 South Robin Lane Mrs. Olson stated that they will be paying $19,000-$20,000 for these improvements. She stated they already pay high property taxes and now the City is asking residents to pay for road improvements, plus interest. She asked why the City is taking away the use of their wells. Brad Olson, 1983 South Robin Lane NIr. Olson expressed frustration with the City Council and stated he wishes the Council good luck in getting re-elected. Page 4 of 13