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new home is being built on the parcel. He explained there is also a verbal commitment from Henry Hanson for the temporary easement associated with parcel n/ne. Staff is awaiting the completion of documents and for his signature. This leaves four parcels that need to be acquired. Parcel two, owned by Jeff Schroeder, has an appraisal value of $100. It is a very small parcel, less than 500 square feet. The project could actually be constructed without this parcel, however, afl:er completion of the roadway, there would only be three to four feet from the back of the curb- line to the property line. The fight-of-way would also have an irregular width in this area. The property owner has informed the City's negotiator that he wants to have nothing to do with this project. Parcel three is owned by M. Thomas AueI. The property has been appraised at $4,400. Staff has met with Mr. Auel and he has indicated that he thought the property was worth $10,000, although he declined to get an independent appraisal at the City expense. Staff has extended a second offer to Mr. Auel for $6,000, which was arrived at by increasing the appraisal price by 25% plus paying the $500 for the appraisal that he is entitled to at City expense. Mr. Auel has not responded to this counter offer. Mr. Kleinschroedt stated Mr. Auel is still considering the offer and he will likely sign but may counter the City's counter offer. Chairperson Zimmerrnan directed Mr. Kleinschroedt to obtain a counter offer from Mr. AueI and report back to the Public Works Committee. City Engineer Jankowski stated Parcel seven is owned by Lowell Vasseur. Although the parcel necessary for the roadway is listed on the plans at 3.899 acres of permanent and temporary easements, the City is acquiring the entire 40.59 acre parcel since the vast majority of this 45 acre parcel is wetland. The parcel has been appraised and offered for purchase in the amount of $48,000. In meeting with Mr. Vasseur, he pointed out that the southern portion of the 40 acres had some high land, which was not credited in the appraisal. The appraisal also neglected the value of a one rod strip of land from the northwestern corner of the property to County Road #83. Staff has asked the appraiser to reevaluate the impact of these omissions. The result of this is that the additional easement is worth $3,000 and increased the amount of the upland from four acres to an additional one acre. The reappraisal is evaluated at $54,200. He advised his recommendation would be to make Mr. Vasseur this offer. Councilmember Hendr/ksen questioned why the City would pay him for an easement. City Engineer Jankowski explained the land is not actually an easement, as Mr. Vasseur owns the land fee and title. Chairperson Zimmerman stated if Mr. Vasseur owns the land the City would have to purchase it. He asked if there are any comparisons of what the easement would cost if they did not purchase all of the land. He questioned what could be done with the land it if it almost entirely swamp land. Public Works Committee/May 16, 2000 Page 2 of 9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I '1 I I I