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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Tape I <br />Side B <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />The project is estimated to cost $452,900, the federal share being $166,374, <br />and the state share being $23,463. Single-family residents would pay for a <br />28-foot section, $15.75 per front foot, with $5.00 per front foot extra for <br />sidewalks. The federal and state share amounts to 50% of the total so that <br />the property owners would not stand the total cost. Federal criteria does <br />have to be met in using the money. The proposal did call for 4 lanes; <br />however, the state and federal people were willing to allow two lanes with <br />a center turn lane on the portion that has .the heaviest requirements. Bike <br />paths were added because they are in conformance with the master bike plan. <br />If a change is desired, renegotiations would be necessary with the state and <br />federal people. <br /> <br />In answer to a question from Mr. Haws regarding the possibility of using bike <br />lanes as sidewalks, Traffic Engineer said that is not considered safe because <br />bikes travel at a higher rate of speed, and also there is a site distance <br />problem with drivers backing out of private driveways. <br /> <br />In answer to Mr. Bradley, it was explained that it is the city's policy to <br />provide sidewalks on both sides to serve the residents of each side in all <br />cases except where topography makes it difficult. <br /> <br />In regards to having bike lanes on just one side, it would necessitate <br />dividing it into a two-way travel situation and the proper safety design <br />provides for having a bike lane on each side of the street. Since a bicycle <br />is a vehicle, it should not be riding contrary to the direction of the traffic. <br /> <br />Mrs. Beal wondered if all residents have been informed about the hardship <br />deferral program and she was told that those alternatives had been reviewed <br />with property owners at public hearings staff held on the project. <br /> <br />Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to initiate the project as <br />presented. <br /> <br />Mrs. Beal said she was willing to initiate as planned so as not to lose federal <br />and state money by deleting their requirements. She wondered about financing <br />without the federal money. Asst. Manager said the city would bear the cost <br />from the general tax dollars since it is the policy not to assess property <br />owners for more than 28 feet of improvements. <br /> <br />Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Resolution 2400 - Authorizing Entering into Project Agreement for <br />Certain Street Construction under Federal Aid <br />Urban System Program, was read by number and title. <br /> <br />Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to adopt the resolution. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />C. Barger Drive Paving Project <br />The project involves paving from Highway 99 to west city limits (Ohio Street), <br />approximately 2.2 miles. Summary of the project, maps, and summary of staff <br />hearings on the project are all a part of the record. The city is continuing <br />to negotiate for the right of way. Funding relies primarily on local <br />assessments, city costs and a $200,000 contribution from the county. The <br />total cost is $762,000 of which the city pays $230,000 and property owners <br />are assessed $332,600. <br /> <br />The preliminary design is 46-foot paving, curbs, two travel lanes, two-way <br />center left-turn lane and two on-street bikeways, with no parking. There is <br /> <br />273 <br /> <br />5/19/75 <br /> <br />3 <br />