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were built. He asked how this failure in planning occurred since it was no longer possible to <br /> extend the roadway to connect the northerly and southerly neighborhoods. <br /> Public Works Director Olson clarified it was not a failure in planning but expected to be a future <br /> through street. However, during plat approval a number of concerns were expressed by <br /> neighbors to the south so the Council made a conscience decision to not extend this roadway to <br /> connect the neighborhoods. <br /> Councilmember Elvig acknowledged that the City usually tries to make neighborhood <br /> connections. <br /> Councilmember Backous noted that constructing turn- arounds give people the expectation it is to <br /> be permanent but when there is not a cul -de -sac, people are aware that something will be <br /> happening in the future to extend the roadway. He asked how the City's trail ended up on <br /> private property. <br /> Public Works Director Olson explained there should have been a survey when the trail was <br /> designed and constructed. He thought this trail was put in as part of the development to the <br /> north. <br /> Mr. McDevitt stated the trail was installed about 15 years ago. <br /> Chairperson McGlone indicated he had no issue with the proposal as long as Mr. McDevitt gives <br /> the City the trail easement and staff draws the easement lines so it works <br /> Motion by Chairperson McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to recommend that the <br /> City Council undertake a formal right -of -way vacation process. <br /> Further discussion: City Engineer Himmer advised this vacation requires a public hearing <br /> process and asked whether it will be City or property owner initiated. Councilmember Elvig <br /> indicated he would not support action that results in more costs to extend sewer and water. <br /> Public Works Director Olson recommended the City preserve an easement in case sewer and <br /> water utilities eventually connect. Councilmember Elvig supported this suggestion, noting they <br /> will connect eventually. Mr. McDevitt stated his impression that utilities would come from the <br /> Dysprosium side. Public Works Director Olson explained that watermain loops are common. <br /> Councilmember Elvig stated he wanted to assure the City preserves what may be needed in the <br /> future. Public Works Director Olson explained the City could retain what may be needed in the <br /> future to assure the right of the City to extend utilities and the area vacated would give Mr. <br /> McDevitt the flexibility needed. He clarified this action would not adjust the property lines. <br /> Councilmember Elvig asked when this road will be reconstructed. Public Works Director Olson <br /> indicated staff would have to look at the street inventory. Councilmember Elvig noted if the <br /> road is reconstruction, utilities would likely be put in the roadway. But, if the road is not <br /> constructed for some time, the utilities would probably be located alongside the road. Mr. <br /> McDevitt stated the road was reconstructed about 10 years ago and sealcoated more recently. <br /> Chairperson McGlone asked if the cul -de -sac could be pushed to the north. City Engineer <br /> Himmer explained that the farther north the road is pushed, the greater the wetland impacts. <br /> Public Works Committee / October 18, 2011 <br /> Page 3 of 12 <br />