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situation. Sign W1 ~1 is an advance warning sign which has been posted on the north leg of this intersection. Spacing requirements preclude this sign from being placed on the east leg as it would need to be located in TH 47. There would be a choice of warning signs available for placement at the curve itself, the large arrow, W1-6, or the chevron, W1-8, could be used. The guidance section relating to the use of chevrons states that at least two chevrons should be in view until the change in alignment eliminates the need for the signs. Staff will be reviewing the requirements for posting of the chevrons to determine whether the number used can be reduced from the current number posted. Motion to recommend to Table any further action on the chevrons placed at the area of 169th Avenue and Neon Street until the May Public Works Committee meeting, and that the Committee review the situation at that time. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #5 Consider Offer to Purchase Drainage and Utility Easement from Lot 1, Block 3 White Pine Estates Background: Staff indicated that the City recently completed Improvement Project #04-24 which corrected a drainage problem, which had existed in the vicinity of 169th Avenue, and Helium Street. In order to facilitate this project it was necessary to obtain a drainage and utility easement along the northerly property line of Lot 1, Block 3, White Pines Estates. The property owners of this parcel signed a Right of Entry agreement to allow this project to proceed while an appraisal of the value of the easement could be established. An appraisal has been prepared by Malcolm Watson of Watson Appraisal and Consulting Service. Mr. Watson has established the value of the easement at $5,200. In accordance with City policy for acquiring property, which have been patterned after state law for property takings for transportation projects, staff recommends that the City transmit a copy of the appraisal to the property owners for their review, advise them that they have the right to obtain a second appraisal and be reimbursed for this appraisal at an amount not to exceed $1,500, and to offer to purchase the easement for the appraised amount of $5,200. Since the Public Works Committee, the property owner has seen the appraised value and wishes to accept this as the value of the easement.