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-108- Councilmember Anderson noted the location of several very nice fences and suggested that they be viewed. City Engineer Olson stated that staff will continue to talk with the property owner at 15252 Zuni Street NW and show him fence samples from Menards to see if he would like any of them. He stated it appears the property owner may be requesting a heavier construction that would cost lxlore. Councilmember Zimmerman stated it is unfortunate that house is a lot closer than those are from Highway #47. He noted that this house is very close to where people walk and sometimes they walk on the boulevard. He stated he would support staff continuing to work with the properly owner. City Engineer Olson stated he will continue to work with the property owner and the discussion was to get this resolved without going through condemnation. Mayor Gamec agreed with the need for the process to be continued. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt Resolution 02-07-178 authorizing eminent domain to obtain the easement necessary for construction of the trail along Alpine Drive. Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen asked if staff feels the property owner is still negotiating. Public Works Director Kapler stated he thinks they are 90% there and only have to work out the details on the type of fence. However, fi'om a staff perspective, it is recommended to continue just in case it is not resolved. Public Works Director Kapler stated he has not had the opportunity to talk with this individual. City Engineer Olson stated the property owner is difficult to get hold of. Councilmember Hendriksen stated he has seen Public Works Director Kapler do some remarkable things on County Road #116 where others had failed. He stated he understands the need to proceed as a fail/safe. Public Works Director Kapler commended City Engineer Olson for his work in negotiating this and stated his intent to continue that process. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. Case #11: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Receive Information About Resignation of Planning Commission Member and Authorize Staff to Recruit to Fill the Vacancy Councilmember Anderson presented the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to adopt Resolution #02-07-179 accepting Kathleen Sweet's resignation, with regret, fi'om the Ramsey Platming Commission effective immediately and authorize staff to begin the process to fill the vacancy on the Ramsey Planning Commission. City Council/July 23, 2002 Page 26 of 30 I I I I I I I I I I I I, i I I I I I