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Case #1: Discuss Trail Easement at 15620 Krypton Street NW <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report that an individual is considering purchasing the <br />property at 15620 Krypton Street NW. The main topic of conversation is an existing bituminous <br />trail that extends down the east property line and into the property's backyard. After reviewing <br />property files, it was discovered the trail has an intended dual purpose of maintenance access to <br />the City's sanitary sewer system and a pedestrian connection. The prospective buyer is asking <br />the Public Works Committee for a trail easement to move the trail to the property line. <br />Josh Dvorak, prospective property buyer of 15620 Krypton Street NW, stated he and his wife are <br />looking into purchasing the property at 15620 Krypton Street NW. He asked if the trail could be <br />moved out of the center of the property's backyard. He stated if the trail could not be moved to <br />the property line it could be a deal breaker. He stated they have kids and a dog and would like to <br />put up a fence in the future. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked where the pipe ends. <br />City Engineer Himmer replied the sewer does run through the back yard. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked if the City is within the easement. <br />City Engineer Himmer replied the sewer line is within the easement and have the right to access <br />the utility. <br />Public Works Director Olson replied a manhole could be put in to create an access at the <br />property line. If the pipe is extended, a manhole could be put at the end. A manhole does not <br />need to be placed in the middle of the yard. He stated Mr. Dvorak has a reasonable request. He <br />stated staff recommends removing a portion of the trail in the middle of the back yard and <br />relocating the trail to the property line. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated the current property owner has lived with this situation. <br />City Engineer Himmer replied the sewer was built before the house was built. He did not know <br />if the current owner is the original property owner. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated he is inclined to not do anything because the request is not <br />coming from the current home owner. <br />Chairperson Backous stated he agreed with Councilmember McGlone and commented what <br />happens when Mr. Dvorak sells the property. <br />Public Works Director Olson asked would the Public Works Committee allow the property <br />owner at his own expense to remove the trail in the backyard except the portion that is on the <br />property line. He stated there would be no cost to the City. He stated if the trail is built in the <br />future it would alleviate some concern of going back to the property owner to obtain the rights. <br />Public Works Committee / February 21, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 12 <br />