Agenda - Council - 02/22/2011 - Special

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CC Special Session Date: 02/22/2011 By: Tim Himmer Engineering/Public Works Information Item #: 4. 1. Title: Consider Acquisition of Property Located along the West Side of Armstrong Boulevard, between 149th Lane NW and 150th Lane NW (PID #20- 32 -25 -44 -0003) Background: In work session on February 8, 2011 staff discussed a design constraint associated with City project #11 -21; Armstrong and Bunker Lake Boulevard intersection improvements. This project includes additional infrastructure to support the Legacy Christian Academy development and other improvements as directed by the Council. Final plans are being prepared and the Council directed trail segment along Armstrong Boulevard, from Bunker Lake Boulevard to Alpine Drive, has presented some design concerns. There is limited space at the south end of the project limits to fit this trail within the existing right -of -way, which would require the purchase of additional land and /or easements. An existing temporary construction easement across the property, as identified by PID #20- 32 -25 -44 -0003, would need to be converted to a permanent easement and /or acquired to allow construction of this trail segment. Staff met with the property owners to discuss this potential acquisition, and they were open to negotiations but they wanted to understand the long term use of their property and whether the City would consider purchasing the entire parcel. Observations: If the property owner is unwilling to sell the trail easement there would not be enough space to include the Armstrong Boulevard trail segment in the scope of improvements for the intersection signalization project, and it would need to be pursued in the future. Staff has compiled information related to this potential acquisition and identified several potential uses for this property, which will be presented in closed session. Staff is looking for direction from the Council on whether they are interested in purchasing the required trail easement along the eastern boundary of the property and /or acquisition of the entire parcel. Funding Source: Implementation of the overall signalization project is part of the COR Regional Roadway Improvements and was included in the CIP, with GO Bonding identified as the funding source. These improvements are expected to be funded through future land sales, MSA revenue bonds, utility funds, and special assessment bonds. The estimate for the construction project is approximately $3.8 million, which did not include easement acquisition. Council Action: Based upon discussion. Inbox Reviewed By Brian Olson Brian Olson Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich Form Started By: Tim Himmer Final Approval Date: 02/17/2011 Form Review Date 02/16/2011 03:05 PM 02/17/2011 09:02 AM Started On: 02/14/2011 03:20 PM