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FEB 2 2 1984 B� B. 142nd Street between 81st Ave. and 110th St. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Fredonia Kelso spoke in opposition to the proposed paving and noted that until this morning, there were not enough signatures to make the petition valid. She believed that if the street is paved, it will become a raceway.and it will detract from the rural atmosphere of their unique community. Mrs. Kelso further felt the fees are not equitable, and they should be assessed on a per lot basis rather than by front footage. Commissioner Bird inquired about the percentage of our petition paving funds that have not been expended so far, and Public Works Director Davis believed we are in a very good posture at this time and have close to $200,000. Dr. John Adkins, 14195 81st Avenue, noted that he moved to this area 4 years ago at which time the streets were merely sand streets. Since that time, the county has paved these with marl, which has tended to drain the water to either side of the road at the corner, and this has created a ditch on each side of -the road, one of which has become quite deep and poses a hazard. He noted that if the situa- tion continues as it is, the.County will have to go to some expense to remedy it. Dr. Adkins believed paving this area would take care of the drainage problem, and benefit the County as well as the property owners. Commissioner Wodtke felt there must be quite of a bit of drainage work in this project because the price' -is higher, and Public Works Director explained that the elevation does drop in this area which is known as the Ercildoune Bowl. When we put material on the road, it washes right down into the river. He felt the proposed design with curb and gutter and catch basins will remedy the situation. 44 M