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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE.8, 1992 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS — LEAF STREET — CONT. Gerhardson noted they do not have to have a public hearing for the project, and suggested a public meeting instead. He indicated that the road could be staked to allow the residents to visualize the affect on their properties. Jabbour asked what the City's chances were for the variance request. Cook felt that they had a 90% chance of approval. He noted that current City standards require a rural roadway to be paved at a 24' width with 3' shoulders, or a paved area of 28' with curb and gutter. He noted the disadvantage of Leaf Street is that it is so straight. Goetten asked the speed limit of the road. Gerhardson said it is 30 MPH. Jabbour asked when the * road -is reconstructed, if it has to follow current standards. Cook reported that the City allow -s replacement in-kind. Jabbour suggested staking the street at the minimum, the City would allow and the width of a MSA road. Goetten suggested that the Police Department patrol the area more. Pat Crane stated he signed the petition based on information that he was unsure about, but through the discussion his questions have been answered. He felt the difference in the paved area was insignificant and stated he would rather save. the money on the assessment.. C.C. Graham, 95 Leaf Street, felt that the widening of the road would change the character of the area. She requested that the Council approach this issue with great caution. Brian Ehalt, 140 Leaf Street, noted he has small children, but does- not allow them to ride on the road currently. He .noted the difference between a 28' road and a 32' road may destroy pine trees on his property. Behrman asked why Leaf Street was the only street singled out. 10