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Warren Neer, 1336 Taft Street, owner or property at 3970 Cross Street was concerned with Alternative 3 re: how the properties other than . those on Cross Street would be assessed. He was in favor of Alter- native 2, as there are 19 residences on Cross Street in a trans- itional period, and it would work a hardship on the property. He also noted people who are objecting to truck traffic in the area would not be contributing to getting the truck traffic off the street, whereas people on Cross Street would be paying a high price to eliminate that truck traffic. Robert Flaherty, 123 Alva Park Drive, said when he moved to the area, he had no idea of this plan, and was ready to make improve- ments on his property. He requested Council make a quick and expedient decision so that property owners would know whether they were going to have to relocate. Roger Mike Van, 2435 Lily Avenue, represented property owners from Waite Street and said they were in favor of either Alternative 2 or 3. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony presented. Mr. Lieuallen said he had talked to some interested parties questioning whether it was necessary to put the arterial in its proposed location of either Alternative 2 or 3 when there is access from 1st Avenue. Ms. Decker replied 1st Avenue did not connect to Beltline, and the e purpose was to have industrial access to Beltline other than 11th Avenue or residential streets such as Royal and Bertelsen. Bert Teitzel, City Engineer, responded to Mr. Neer's question regarding assessments, noting assessments would be made according to City policy whereby only abutting property owners and those taking access would be assessed. On Cross Street, the property owners would be assessed for a normal industrial-type street, estimated at $40 per square foot. Mr. Haws wondered if the arterial could be located from Beltline to Bertelsen and not go into the interior. Ms. Decker replied the arterial would be developed in stages and the first development would be from Beltline to Bertelsen. However, she said, those north of the railroad tracks who wanted to go north could do so only through this arterial as proposed, or otherwise would have to go out to 11th. The proposed arterial was to avoid truck traffic use of Royal, Elmira, and Bertelsen. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the policies as set forth by staff, and direct staff to prepare a resolution to adopt Alternative 2. Motion carried unanimously. e 8/22/77--10 ~40