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Councilmember McGlone stated the City could put up a gate to block off the trail. <br />Ms. Dvorak stated she is okay with residents walking back to the wetlands. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated the City cannot make a deal with the prospective property <br />owner. He stated if Mr. Dvorak obtains the property, he could come back to the City and make <br />his request. He stated he is inclined to table the matter. <br />Mr. Dvorak stated he is looking for a solution tonight. <br />Ms. Dvorak asked why they should buy the property with something that is not wanted in the <br />yard. <br />Chairperson Backous stated if the Dvoraks were the property owners, the City could give them <br />an easement for the back of the property. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated the Dvoraks could come back when they have purchased the <br />property. <br />Chairperson Backous asked if the neighbor's consent is needed if the trail is kept on the proposed <br />property. <br />Public Works Director Olson replied no if a trail easement is over the existing section and take <br />out the section of trail that curves into the property. He stated it would be okay as long as there is <br />no cost to the City. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated currently there are a 15 foot drainage utility easement and an 8 -10 <br />foot trail easement over the utilities. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated the City has the same issue with the current owner and the <br />potential owner. <br />Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to table the issue until <br />a formal request is made. <br />Public Works Director Olson pointed out that tabling the issue will not help the Dvoraks and the <br />Dvoraks will withdraw their purchase agreement if a decision is not made tonight. <br />Councilmembers McGlone and Elvig withdrew their motion and second to table the issue. <br />Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to recommend the <br />City Council leave the trail as it is until a trail easement is signed along the lot line to create a <br />recreational trail which is either shared with the neighboring property or singular on the property. <br />Public Works Committee / February 21, 2012 <br />Page 5 of 12 <br />