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Commissioner Lowther pointed out that Mr. Sanchez' complaints on this issue have been going on for 3 years. He has also received phone calls from Oslo Park residents which have nothing but dirt roads which are washboards. Roads are an increasing issue. Commissioners Adams, Lowther, and Neuberger agreed with Vice Chairman Ginn who believed it makes sense for the County to pave it because it is a collector road. Director Davis explained that staff is currently working on 50 projects for a total cost of $55 million in the next few years. He specified that the paving program budget is tight; specific projects are identified for all funding sources. Meanwhile, road -paving and road - building costs are escalating. As they were aware, this project was not in the program, just the 1/4 mile previously mentioned. Three-quarters of a mile would take it to 14" Avenue. He was aware that certain property owners on 74t' Avenue want to pave 74"' Avenue down to 8" Street. That i/2 mile (on 74' Avenue between 12" and 8" Streets) would provide a tremendous link along with perhaps increased traffic. Pointe Nest paved down to 12" Street. Having that loop paved would be a tremendous asset. Commissioner Lowther suggested that in the future we should look at the full scheme of things and then back off if necessary, as was done in Grovenor Estates. Director Davis specified that staff could begin surveying, initiate communications on right-of-way acquisitions, commence designing and permitting, and carry on up to paving. Administrator Chandler added that staff can begin those things and if the Board establishes this as a priority, he will come back with a recommendation for possible funding. Chairman Macht commented that it would be a plus for the west county branch library, too. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. August 19, 2403 18