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Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to solicit proposal for not-to-exceed costs from the following engineering consultants for Well No. 3 - Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Progressive Consulting Engineers Inc., Hakanson Anderson Inc. John Oliver Inc.; and OSM Inc. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to solicit proposals for not-to-exceed costs from the following engineering consultants for the McKinley Street and Utility Extension - Hakanson Anderson, John Oliver Inc.; and MSA Inc. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Zimmerman, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. 4) Adopt Ordinance Amending Subdivision Ordinance to Require Impact Fees for Arterial Streets City Engineer Jankowski reported that a request was received from the Minnesota Builder's Association to table any action on the impact fees for arterial streets until a meeting could be set up with them to discuss it. The Road and Bridge Committee is recommending no action at this time. City Council ratified such action. 5) Land Acquisition for Sunwood Drive City Engineer Jankowski noted a sketch of the alignment of Sunwood Drive through Ben Deemer's property. He reported that conversations with Mr. Deemer have raised several issues which should receive input from the City Council. One of the concerns is a group of large oak trees on the property. Both the engineer and Mr. Deemer feel these oaks can be protected. The City needs to obtain Parcel E for the right-of-way of Sunwood Drive. Acquisition of that parcel 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. He wondered if there is public interest in acquiring the remainder of Parcel F. Mr. Deemer does not wish to sell Parcel F because he prefers not to have public access to the lake. It is 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. Jankowski continued that 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. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to authorize appraisals for land acquisition with regard to Sunwood Drive. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Zimmerman, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. City Council/December 12, 1995 Page 14 of 17