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MINUTES -OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 8, 1992 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - LEAF STREET - CONT. Cook noted this project would be coordinated with the sewer project. He felt that the wider road would not increase the speed levels on the roadway, but would only make the road safer. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Butler, to direct the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Leaf Street,.and to consider the variance request to allow the street to be constructed at a 28' width. Cole Graham, 95 Leaf Street, asked if the residents of the area would be notified of the public hearing regarding this issue. Mayor Peterson said they would be notified. at the appropriate time. Jabbour asked the residents if they would prefer to pay for the road reconstruction themselves. Jane Behrman, 340 Leaf Street, said she had a petition to hand in with 100% opposition of the reconstruction project to widen the road. She stated that she did not wish the City to apply for the MSA funds. She said she was told by the City Administrator that State funds could not be used-for the sewer project. Mayor Peterson said the Council understands this position, but they must review all options. Bob Minkema, 3200 Bays ide Road, stated that they have already been informed of what their assessment will be for the sewer project. He d i d not see any benef it to using MSA funds which would -w i den the roadway and in effect create a high speed roadway. He said he did not want the road to become a short -cut and was concerned for the safety of the children in the area.. Goetten said she thought the residents were concerned about having the lowest assessment possible for the sewer project. She said the Council has tried to find all possible ways to reduce this amount. Behrman stated they do not want the assessment lowered at the expense of the beauty of the street. Graham asked when they could expect the results of the plans and specifications. Cook said it would take about one month to prepare.