Agenda - Council - 06/28/2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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PARK AND TR2dL PURPOSES ~ Background: ~en J. Jankowski, C~ · The City desires obtaining a one acre parcel which lies between TH 47 and County Ditch 3 north of 160th Lane and Ehncrest Park for the purpose o f constructing a pedestrian trail access to the park from the south. Staff has been directed to attempt to acquire this property through negotiations with Mr. Lynn Mortenson, the property owner. The following is a brief recap of the efforts undertaken by the City towards this acquisition: · November 2004 the City hired Watson Appraisal and. Consultant Service to prepare an appraisal of the property. The appraisal was recei~zed on December 3,.2004. The county assessed value of this property is $6,500. - On February 14, 2005 staffpresented the landowner with an offer in the appraised amount orS1,000 and advised of the right to obtain an independent appraisal at City expense. . · On March 10, 2005 the property owner made a counter offer of 2'005 in the amount of $31,500. · On April 12, 2005 the City Council rejected the owner's counteroffer and authorized the use of eminent domain, but directed staff to continue negotiations with the property owner. Staff has received a verbal ageement with.Mr. Mortenson to acquire this property for $I t,000 which is within the guidelines provided to staff for the acquisition of this property. Recommen clarion: ~aff recommends that t.he committee recommend tO the City COuncil acceptance of the amount 1,000 for the acquisition of this approximate one acre parcel for park and trail purposes. Action: Motion to recommend to the City Council acceptance of the amount of $11,000 for the acquisition of this approximate 6ne acre parcel for park and trail purposes. Reviewed By: Public Works Director/Fire Chief Assistant Public Works Director/Principal Engii~eer City Attorney PW: 06/21/05 -394- .. 17