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CASE # LAND ACQUISITION FOR SUNWOOD DRIVE By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: The alignment of Sunwood Drive through the Ben Deemer property is illustrated on the attached sketch. Preliminary conversations with Mr. Deemer have raised several issues which we would like to receive input from the Councilmembers. The City needs to obtain Parcel E for the right-of-way of Sunwood Drive. Acquisition of Parcel E will sever Parcel F from the buildable portion of Mr. Deemer's property. Less than an acre of this parcel toward its eastern boundary would be necessary for a drainage easement to establish a sedimentation pond. Is there a public interest in acquiring the remainder of Parcel F. Mr. Deemer does not wish to sell Parcel F in that he prefers not to have public access to the lake. However, it should be expected that the public will attempt access anyway due to Sunwood Drive being directly adjacent. It should also be expected that severance of this parcel will result in an acquisition cost. Mr. Deemer also owns property on the west side of Sunfish Lake Boulevard which I have labeled Parcel G. Sunwood Drive would be extended a distance of 58 feet through this parcel and needs to be acquired for right-of-way. Mr. Deemer wishes to sell the remaining piece of Parcel G to the City. Does the City wish to acquire this remaining piece. In any case, we should pursue acquisition of this property through eminent domain. Doing so will address any concerns about favoritism given Mr. Deemer's position on the Planning Commission. Mr. Deemer has stated his concurrence with this position. Commission Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed by: City Engineer City Administrator Finance Officer R&B: 12/12/95 /jmt