Minutes - Public Works Committee - 11/21/2017

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suggested if the resident wants it vacated, then maybe the City should ask what they would be willing to pay for it. Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted the location of a potential future utility connection. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated he does not know that the City gave park dedication for this easement but typically when getting this kind of easement, the City knew it would have value for the sanitary sewer so it may be the City called attention to the need for the trail easement. He noted there would be a cost to remove the trail, if that was desired. Councilmember Johns asked if the resident wants to keep the bituminous. City Engineer Westby stated the resident is not asking to remove the bituminous but the reason to remove it is to keep pedestrians from accessing the private property behind them. He stated since there were issues and the Police Department was called, it has not again been a problem. Councilmember Johns asked if the Park and Recreation Commission prefers the other alternative. She noted it would result in getting low ground for high ground, which is not a good exchange. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the Park and Recreation Commission did not have the background and did not get into that level of detail but did understand it was half an easement so they supported vacating it. He asked if removal of the blacktop back to the sidewalk would be just as good to them. Or, the easement could be vacated and when a new person buys the home, they may want the blacktop removed so one alternative may be whether removing the blacktop but not vacating would be acceptable. Motion by Chairperson Riley, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to recommend that the City Council not vacate the pedestrian trail easement on Lot 6, Block 3, Wildlife Sanctuary Third Addition, but talk with the resident about removing the blacktop with the resident responsible for restoration. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley and Councilmember Johns. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. Councilmember Shryock arrived at 6:00 p.m. rd 5.02: Consider Request for Additional Stop Signs at the Intersection of 163 Avenue / Marble Street Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and explained staff has received a rd petition signed by 17 residents requesting additional stop signs at the intersection of 163 Avenue and Marble Street. Currently, there are stop signs on the Marble Street portions of the intersection. The requested action would change this intersection to an all stop condition. He Public Works Committee / November 21, 2017 Page 4 of 16