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Mr. Goodrich explained that in the appraisal process, the appraisor determines a cash value impact to the parcel as a whole, versus replacement cost for the loss of a particular item. Harris Haugtvedt stated that he is affected by all 3 fight-of-way options presented; that he would lose 46 pine and green ash trees in addition to acreage; compensation costs presented in the report are too low and not realistic. Council proceeded to review and discuss the alignment features, safety aspects, resident displacement and tax base impacts associated with each of the proposed alignments. Mayor Reimann and Councilmember Peterson did not feel that the straightest alignment is necessarily the safest alignment. Councilmember DeLuca stated that the straightest alignment would best serve the purposes for constructing the road -- providing for the smooth flow of east/west traffic and improving the response time for emergency vehicles; what is best for the City in terms of long range planning must also be taken into consideration. Mayor Reimann noted receiving letters from Harris Haugtvedt's attorney (James A. Reichert) dated July 10, 1989 opposing all three alternative alignments and from Bernard Wurm stating a preference for Plan A. Council proceeded to review the estimated project costs and Mr. Hartley explained the process used in appraising properties. Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Cich to select 2-B as the preferred alignment on the east for the 153rd Avenue N.W. Improvement Project #89- 4; with the final decision on the route alignment to be determined after completion of the environmental assessment worksheet. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson and Cich. Voting No: None. Abstain: CouncilmemberPeterson. Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to select 1-A as the preferred alignment on the west for the 153rd Avenue N.W. Improvement Project #89- 4. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Cich and Pearson. Voting No: Councilmember DeLuca. Abstain: Councilmember Peterson. Mr. Hartley predicted that the environment assessment worksheet regarding the proposed route alignments should be complete in September. Case #2: Request Of F&R Enterprises For An Open Burning Permit: Mr. Goodrich recalled that after a lengthy discussion on June 21[, City Council directed City Staff to draft findings of fact to consider denial of F&R Engerprises' request for an open burning permit. Mr. Goodrich proceeded to review the proposed findings of fact with City Council. Mr. Paul Haik, attorney representing F&R Enterprises, was present and referred to Item #4 of the proposed findings of fact. Item #4 indicates that the subject property is 97 acres in size and Mr. Haik noted that the open burn application would involve less than 1/3 of the City Council/July 11, 1989 Page 4 of 12