VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A majority of residents who live along 5th Avenue Northwest believe the street should not be widened once the paving improvement project begins in the summer of 2019 in Valley City.

Ryan Froemke lives along 5th Avenue Northwest. He echoed what most of the residents said at the August 30th public input meeting.

KLJ project manager Chad Petersen said the estimated cost the project is $2.75 million dollars. But, he said that number could be less or more depending on the project selected following the comment period.

Several residents asked what will be the cost of their special assessments. Petersen said the estimated range for specials could be between $5,000 to $10,000 dollars per resident pending requirements for their property. He said about 70 property owners live along 5th Avenue Northwest in Valley City.

If you were unable to attend the August 30th meeting, submit your written comments about the project via of mail to Chad Petersen, KLJ Project Manager in Valley City by September 14th or email him at Chad.Petersen@kljeng.com