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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 25, 1994 #19 RECONSTRUCTION OF BROWN ROAD NORTH (CONTINUED) • Dennis Kirby, 1020 Brown Road, stated that he believed Brown Road homeowners would support a road that was 28 feet wide. Denny Platteter, 809 Brown Road North, commented that elimination of four feet for parking was incorrect, since vehicles were more than four feet wide. Gustafson responded that the minimum width they can make the road would be 28' since that is the current state standard, and if they don't construct it to that width, they will not receive any MSA funding for the project. Gerhardson stated that the roadway is presently 22 feet wide. George Johnson, 879 Brown Road, stated they had all signed a petition requesting a 28 foot wide roadway. He noted that he did not see cars parked along Brown Road now unless it was a special occasion. He felt that the parking lane could be eliminated. He stated the road needs something done, but it does not need more traffic. He stated that at the rate the area was developing, the traffic would increase, and speed was a problem now. He inquired if sewer would be installed when the roadway was upgraded. He also commented that he would like to see the bike path installed, as it was in Sugarwood. Jo Corneal, 2101 Sugarwood, stated that presently the road was very dangerous, particularly during the winter months when everyone would drive down the center of the road. She felt something needed to be done to make the road wider. She supported the bike path and • jogging trail, and believed the neighbors supported it also. She stated that the intersection of North Brown Road with Highway 12 was hazardous and traffic is dangerous there. Mayor Callahan commented it is not yet known how that intersection will be configured. Tom Lane, 915 Brown Road, stated that the widening of the road will bring the trail and walkway within 25 feet of his front door. He requested that some of the construction be done on the east side of the roadway to reduce the impacts on his property as much as possible. He stated he felt that a parking lane was not needed. Gustafson stated that the roadway was going to be centered within the City's right -of -way but they will be looking at how it impacts adjacent properties. Mr. Schultz, 744 Brown Road, stated he supported the upgrading of the roadway but was opposed to the parking lane. He felt the trail should be located up against the road bed and eliminate the grass median separation between the road and trail to reduce the area needed for construction. Mayor Callahan responded that the safety factor was higher if the trail was separated from the roadway by a median. Schultz was concerned about the drainage and whether the new roadway would increase the problems in the area. Gerhardson responded that they are reviewing the drainage plans and will meet with the homeowners to discuss the plans. Joe Lucas, 1060 North Brown Road, stated he supported upgrading the roadway but was • opposed to the parking lane. 0