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Motion to recommend to the City Council that each of these three property owners be sent a letter transmitting a copy of the appraisal, advising them of their right to have their own appraisal reimbursed up to a cost of $1,500 and advising them that the City would be open to negotiation for the easement, with staff to determine that $1,500 is the correct appraisal cost. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. (Note: $1,500 is the correct statutory allowance for property owner appraised reimbursement) Case #6: Consider Petition for Feasibility Study for Ebony Street Improvements Background: City Engineer Jankowski reported Tim Holms, former owner of the Superbowl, has retained ownership of the one-acre lot (Lot 3 Block 4 Riverside West) south of the Superbowl. Mr. Holms along with two additional property owners on Ebony Street between 137th Avenue and Riverdale Drive have submitted a petition requesting a feasibility study on unspecified improvements to the street. Mr. Holm, he expressed an interest in extending sewer and water northward from 137th Street to be able to create three urban services lots. Mr. Clemens, owner of Lot 1 Block 1 and Outlot A both of Clemens Addition could plat his outlot as a buildable lot if sewer and water were available. Mr. Clemens has also signed the petition. The third supporter of this petition is the owner of Lot 4 Block 3 Riverside West, Alexander Vulks. This lot currently has a single-family residence, but could be divided if city services were available. Motion to recommend that the City Council forward the petition for a feasibility study for Ebony Street improvements to the City Attorney to determine if it is a valid petition. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #7: Review MnDoT Proposed Closure of Median Crossings on Highway 10/169 Background: Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained Mn/DOT has released plans for the 2005 overlay projects. Highway 10/169 through Ramsey is on the list. He explained they are proposing to close the following median crossings between signals: · Tungsten Street · Feldspar Street · Llama Street · Midway between Traprock Street and Armstrong Boulevard · The crossing west of Beatty Street · The crossing at the west end of the weigh station Staff supports the closure of these median crossings as discussed and suggests MnDOT host an open house to present this to the public.