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- (II - B- 2) - (II-B-3) . matter of some haste and that planning of arterials has not been completed as yet. She feels information presented has been insufficient and would recommend at least a year postponement to study the area. She presented the two letters for the record. H. H. Norton, 2665 Highland Oaks, felt the present condition of the road might be a blessing because people tend to drive slower on a rough road. Public hearing was closed. Staff explained that present traffic counts were roughly 1450 cars per day. In the year 2000 the count is estimated to be 6500, which would class the street as a connector, one step above a rural street and one step below an arterial. There are presently signs of a major breakup on the street and estimates to repair the street indicate that to be an unwise option. Additionally, there has been preliminary approval of a PUD further to the south. Staff had told the Planning Commission they would attempt to initiate the paving project because of continued development on to the south. Deterioration of the street has been due to increased traffic and construction activities. Streets should be designed to support traffic, and it does become a matter of economics as to how long a road can be maintained. Assistant Manager pointed out that the City charges residents for only a 28-foot wide street. The City does pick up the difference. Mr. Murray said the question of what street improvements do to the character of the neighborhood comes up again and again. However, the 1990 plan does say something about preserving neighborhoods and he wondered if the city is in compliance with that goal when insisting on certain standards on road projects. Staff pointed out that drainage problems due to rainfall, etc. limit conformance to the 1990 plan. Too, a curb has a purpose of corraling the auto and separating it from the pedestrian. Asphalt streets are difficult to maintain without a curb on them. The road has deteriorated and there is a certain hazard that must be avoided. As to future planning, there is a large area of undeveloped land in that vicinity and it is difficult to forecast traffic flow until some development takes place. Mr. Murray said he did no~ find postponement repugnant but could not see much use in that postponement if the road will eventually have to be improved at an even higher cost. Mrs. Shirey moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to postpone the project for a year, because of shortness of time the property owners have had. Mr. Keller stated this dilemma is faced every time there is' an improvement project because it is affecting the people. The project is going to take place inevitably and postponement only increases costs. Vote was taken on the motion which failed, Council members Hamel, Beal, Shirey and Murray voting aye, Council members Bradley, Keller, Williams and Haws voting no, and the chair voting no. Hr. Ke ller moved seconded by Mr. Murray to approve the improvement .' .. '::'C~ Motion carried, all council members present voting aye ,'C. Beal voting no. 2\B4- 5/27/75 7