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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 02/24/2015 Submitted For: Len Linton, Engineering/Public Works By: Len Linton, Engineering/Public Works 4. 12. Information Title Adopt Resolution #15-02-052 Authorizing Acquisition of a Permanent Easement Necessary for Construction of a Watermain Loop Purpose/Background: The City identified the need for a watermain extension along Garnett Street between 148th Lane and Alpine Park in 2008. The alignment crossed property owned by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The City negotiated for and received assurances that the MPCA would grant the required easements. The City prepared plans and specifications and received bids for the project. The City contacted the MPCA to coordinate construction and was informed that the necessary easements would not be granted. The City rejected the bids and then began more negotiations with the MPCA to secure the necessary easements. The MPCA agreed to granting the easements in 2009. The project was advertised, bid, awarded and the watermain and trail were constructed. Resolutions 08-05-092 and 09-04-079 were approved by City Council in support of acquiring the required easements. The MPCA conducted a review of their easements in this area in 2014 and determined that the trail easement and utility easement had not been recorded at Anoka County. City staff review of Resolution 08-05-092 noted that it authorized acquisition of fee title to certain property and permanent easements necessary for the construction of a watermain loop and trail connection. The attachment described easements over platted properties. While preparing the easement for recording it was discovered that the easement crosses un -platted property. This new resolution includes the un -platted property. Notification: Notification of adjacent land owners is not required. Observations/Alternatives: The watermain was installed in 2009 based on the agreement with the MPCA to obtain the necessary easement. The alternative to obtaining the easement would be removal of the watermain across the MPCA property. Funding Source: The MPCA has not requested reimbursement for acquisition of the utility easement. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving Resolution #15-02-052 Authorizing Acquisition of a Permanent Easement Necessary for Construction of a Watermain Loop. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #15-02-052 Authorizing Acquisition of a Permanent Easement Necessary for Construction of a Watermain Loop.