Whenever any street or alley in the City has been laid out on any plat, including the original townsite plat, but has never been opened or improved to provide access to abutting properties, whether by the City or abutting property owners, those abutting property owners who desire to open or improve such street or alley shall be financially responsible for the costs of such action. All street and alley improvements shall be done according to City standards and specifications. (Ord. 214/86-1, 4-10-1986)