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35 lines for a service road paralleling Woodside Road from Valota Road to Massachusetts Avenue. This was followed by discussion on the advisability of waiting for the Planning Commission's decision and also in regard to the parking lots designated on the Shopping Center map. City Attorney Currie stated that it was his opinion that there was a Declaration of Restrictions which would take care of the parking situation in that area. Councilman Granger brought up the question of the people in the area petitioning the Council for a service road. Mr. Wagstaff stated that he did not believe that the people in the area would Rant the service roast unless the area was rezoned commercial. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Granger was of the opinion that the Council defer this for one week and wait for the decision.of the Planning Commission in regard to the plan lines. Councilman Stout moved that the public hearing be continued for one week, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. 6 PERSONAL APPEARANCE, RALPH CYR PRESENTED PETITION TO THE COUNCIL ASKING FOR FULL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AREA AROUND KENTFIELD, PALM, GORDON, OXFORD, KANSAS AND UNION STREETS. Mr. Cyr stated that they had been circulating petitions,in this area for about one year. These was approximately 65% of the signatures of the property owners on Kentfield and Palm Avenues signed to the petition, however, they had not been able to secure the necessary 51% of the signatures to start proceedings for the -whole area. Mr. Cyr explained that the people who did not sign the petition stated that the water drained off their property and were not interested in a storm drainage system. Mr. John Burggraf stated that there were 48 signatures to the petition. It was explained that the water from these other streets emptied and flooded Kentfield.. Palm and Oxford streets. The City Attorney explained to the Council that it it was the Council's wish they could proceed in the same manner as in Friendly Acres Improvement District, and if it becomes necessary to overrule a majority protest it would require a 4/5th vote of the Council or 6 out of 7 Councilmen would have to vote to overrule the protests. City Engineer Jain stated that he was in favor of the improvements but urifurtunately the 65% is on two streets and it isn't fair to the prople on these two streets to take car of the whole area which will be the case in this section. This was followed by a lengthy discussion. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Engineer be instructed to start plan's and specifications for the area involved, the area being between Hudson and Valota Road and Woodside Road and Redwood Avenue, City Engineer Jain stated that the area should be from Hudson Street to Virginia Avenue and Redwood Avenue to Woodside Road. Councilman Britschgi amended his motion to include Virginia Avenue, seconded by Councilman Jones, Councilman Jones question whether or not this was broad enough to include any addition to water mains and improvements. City Attorney Currie stated that the City Engineer would include all the improve - vents which are necessary. City Engineer Jain stated that this was a large project and it is too big for his department to handle -at the present time, however, they would start the project immediately and get it out as soon as possible. They might have to hire outside engineers to com;ete the job. Councilman Britschgi asked to include in his motion that the City Engineer should farm out any work that he deems necessary. Councilman Royer wanted to know if anyone had any idea as to what the percentage of property owners of the entire area had signed the petitions. He was of the opinion that the City Engineer should check the percent- age, and, if it is only 10%, then perhaps they should be checked before entering into the project. Council- man Royer asked that maker of the motion to indicate if he would accept the amendment to hold over for one week and the City Engineer to inspect the petitions and report back next week. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that this should not be hold up waiting for people who live out of town to make up their minds in regard to signing the petitions because in the meantime the people living in the area are troubled with water. He feels that they are just going to have to take the "bull by the horns" and proceed with the project. Councilman Stout concurred in the statement made by Councilman Britschgi but he agreed with Councilman Royer and asked that this be hold up for one week to have the names checked. Councilman STout