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Aid funds. The street and sidewalk costs are being proposed to be paid for <br />by State Aid funds. The storm sewer that is necessary for the road are <br />partially covered by State Aid funds, how much will be determined by the <br />state. The watermain costs will be covered by city infrastructure funds. <br />Schwartz said that outside of assessments he estimates about 95% of this <br />project will be paid for by State Aid funds. <br /> <br /> Member Willenbring said that the plans indicated there was no room for a <br />drainage pipe going to the north side of the road into Lake Owasso and <br />asked if there was a possibility of the right side of the road becoming too <br />high because of this. Bloom said there will be some drainage, and the <br />road will not be too high. <br /> <br /> Member Fischer asked if the railroad property is assessed for construction. <br />Bloom said that they don’t actually access the property so don’t they <br />benefit from improvements, plus Schwartz said railroads are exempt from <br />assessments. <br /> <br /> Member Shiely asked about discussion with the railroad and when they <br />said they would agree to easement terms with the city. Bloom said their <br />response was that the railroad indicated it would be about a three-month <br />process. Member Shiely asked why we don’t ask for more easement and <br />widen the street to make room for parking. Bloom said there are utility <br />towers in the way that cannot be moved and that there is only about 4’ of <br />right-of-way possible anyway. Member Shiely said it would be better to <br />abandon the sidewalk. Schwartz said that was a Council decision, but <br />feedback from residents is that a sidewalk is a high priority. Member <br />Shiely said then it should be treated as a tradeoff. Bloom said that it was <br />presented to residents that way at one meeting--would you rather have a <br />sidewalk or more parking. <br /> <br /> Member Fischer said the road was so narrow that there really needs to be <br />some kind of walking space created. Member Willenbring said it is a <br />main route for bikes and hikers, and it is a tradeoff. Member Wilke said <br />he wouldn’t compromise the sidewalk for parking. <br /> <br /> Member Shiely moved that the Commission’s recommendation be to give <br />residents as much input as possible on where the parking cutouts would be <br />on the northwest side of the street. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke asked Bloom if there was much concern from the citizens <br />about parking. Bloom said that there is concern, especially where the <br />garages are very close to the street and where the street is a private drive. <br /> <br /> Member Willenbring asked if there was a possibility of putting the <br />sidewalk on the south side of the utility poles. Bloom said it has to be at <br />least 35’ from the railroad tracks so there isn’t enough room. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br />