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CASE #: ~5 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT STREET AND UTILITY EASEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE EXTENSION OF 160TM LANE NW By: Patrick Trudgeon, AICP~ Assistant Community Development Director William Goodrich, City Attorney " Background: On July 27, 2004, the City Council reviewed the appraisals regarding tree damage and the possible purchase of a 66-foot wide road easement through the Steve and Christy Dusbabek and Francis and Lorri Kaas properties. The City Council voted to acquire the property through negotioans or eminent domain if necessary. Staff is bringing forward a resolution that would authorize the use of eminent domain to purchase the property in order to keep to the designated timeline of all parties. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) Site locatiol~ Map Draft City Council Minutes dated July 27, 2004 Proposed Resolution Notification: This case is not a public hearing. Staff did, however, send indivdual notice to the adjacent property owners, the Dusbabek and Kaas families. Observations: · Staff is bringing the resolution forward in order to begin the process of acquiring the road easement in case the City and property owners are unable to reach a negotiated settlement. It should be noted that Staff strongly desires to reach a mutally satisfactory agreement regarding the purchase of the road easement. However, in the event that eminent domain will need to be utilized, adoption o£the attached resolution will keep the City on track to be able to acquire the property in a timely manner. Recommendation: Staff recomends approval of the attached resolution. City Council Aciton: Motion to adopt Resolution #04-08- authorizing the acquistion of permanent street and utility easements necessary for the extension of 160th Lane NW. -or- Motion to deny resolution. Review Checldist: City Adlninistrator Community Development Director City Attorney CC: 08/10/04 -285-