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CONSIDER THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PARK AND TRAIL PURPOSES By: Steven J. Jankowski, City Engineer CASE # q Background: The City desires obtaining a one acre parcel which lies between TH 47 and County Ditch 3 north of 160th Lane and Elmcrest Park for the purpose of 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. Th~ appraisal was received on December 3, 2004. The county assessed value of this property is $6,500. · On February 14, 2005 staff presented the landowner with an offer in the. appraised amount orS1,000 and advised of the fight to obtain an independent appraisal at City expense. · .. · On March 10, 2005 the property owner made a counter offer of 2005 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 a~eement with Mr. Mortenson to acquire this property for $11,000 which is within the guidelines provided to staff for the acquisition ofth/s property. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the committee recommend to the City Council acceptance of the amount of $11,000 for the acquisition of this approximate one act6 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 _37927