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COUNCIL BUSINESS (CONTINUED) Case #13.A: Authorization To Use "Quick Take" Process In Acquiring Easements For Improvement Project #89-4 (153rd Avenue Improvement): Mr. Goodrich stated that adoption of the proposed resolution at this time would permit the City to continue to move as quickly as possible to acquire 153rd Avenue right-of-way by allowing the use of the "Quick Take" process in those cases where Staff is unable to negotiate an agreed upon price with the landowners. Mr. Goodrich noted that letters have been sent to all of the affected landowners explaining the process and schedule for acquisition and an approximate date on which they will be contacted by the City with an offer. The letter did not advise the landowners that the "Quick Take" process will be used in those cases where there is not an agreed upon price. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to adopt Resolution g90-01-33 which is a resolution allowing use of MSA 117.042 known as the "Quick Take" process. Further Discussion: Councilmember Pearson noted that one of the landowners, Walter Scro.g.gi.ns, is elderly, and City Staff should be careful not to upset him during the acqmsmon process. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #13.B: Authorize Right-Of-Way Acquisition For Waco Street N.W. (149th Avenue to 150th Avenue): Mr. Raatikka stated that Mn/DOT has approved the right-of-way plans for Waco Street N.W. between 149th and 150th for the installation of sewer and water to the plat of Juniper Woods. Action now required is City Council authorization to acquire the fight-of-way. Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to adopt Resolution #90-01-34 authorizing the City Attorney to acquire the right-of-way for the Waco Street N.W. project by direct negotiation or eminent domain. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT a) Joint Meeting With Lower Rum River Water Management Organization Mr. Hartley stated that a joint meeting between the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization and the various member city councils is scheduled for February 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Anoka City Hall to discuss water quality management guidelines. Councilmembers Cich and Pearson, as members of the Fire Board, requested that Fire Chief Hoeke reschedule the guest speaker planned for the February 21 Fire Board meeting to the February 14 meeting. City Council/January 23, 1990 Page 15 of 16