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improvements, such as the sidewalks on both sides, landscaping and street dividers. He felt that these improvements were maximizing, if not exceeding the acceptable amenities of the project. Mr. Van Allen explained that he did not object to such improvements as sidewalks and bike lanes, but he wondered at the utility of having these on both sides of the street. Mr. Klope explained that the level of improvements corresponded to the standards for streets such as 3rd Avenue, given the expected increase in use. The next member of the public to speak was Mr. Doug Gubrud. Mr. Gubrud asked about proposed changes to the improvements that had been suggested at prior public discussions. Project Engineer Steve Gallup indicated that these ideas had been incorporated into the project. Mr. Gallup explained to the hearings officer and the public that there were concerns about delivery trucks and the curb height. Mr. Gallup indicated the design had been softened to allow delivery truck use. Mr. Gubrud mentioned that there were problems with the street addresses along 3rd - 4th Avenue. The confused addresses created real problems for delivery vehicles. Mr. Gallup responded that the City Engineering Division should be contacted to examine the issues. The next member of the public to speak was Mr. David Davini. Mr. Davini asked for an explanation of the remonstrance process. After he received the explanation, Mr. Davini indicated that he would consider remonstrating. Mr. Davini recognized that if he was the only property owner to remonstrate his action would accomplish little. Mr. Davini indicated that he questioned the need for many of the proposed improvements. He felt that there was no bike use, and would not be for the wholesale uses along most of the street. Mr. Davini argued that these improvements should not be charged to the business owners. Mr. Klope responded that the proposed sidewalks are a part of the standard design selected by the Council. The City's commitment is that eventually all streets will have sidewalks. Mr. Davini asked about the sidewalks that are already in place along a part of the street. He did not understand why the proposal would logically remove those to replace them with other sidewalks. Mr. Klope promised to review this aspect of the project. He indicated that, without having all the details, it seemed proper that if the sidewalks in place were on the public right of way the existing sidewalk could be left in place. Mr. Davini also expressed his desire for increased traffic calming devices. He was concerned that the improvements would encourage traffic speeding. Mr. Davini called attention to the views from the intersection. Mr. Davini explained that all the truck traffic goes west, which should mean that the east intersection could be tightened up to reduce speed and protect the pedestrians.