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Chairperson Riley commented that if the City vacated this easement and the property to the south <br />wanted to develop in the future, would it then be the responsibility of that property owner to <br />provide sufficient easement for the road. He asked if there would be any liability for the City in <br />vacating the easement. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that he could not answer that. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff acknowledged that the property owners have gone through a lot. He <br />stated that if the easement is vacated, that could bring more problems in the future, perhaps just <br />not for the St. Claires. <br />Mr. St. Claire commented that if a hammerhead were installed it would provide turnaround space. <br />He noted that if a cul-de-sac were built, the City would need to purchase wetland credits. <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to recommending City <br />Council to keep the easement necessary to construct the turnaround and vacate any remaining <br />easement on the St. Claire property the easement contingent upon consultation with the City <br />Attorney to ensure that vacating the easement would not provide issues of liability for the City. <br />Further discussion: City Engineer Westby stated that staff would like to get the turnaround in <br />before winter. Chairperson Riley commented that staff should determine what is necessary for the <br />turnaround and then proceed. He stated that he would prefer the hammerhead design but would <br />support what is needed. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. <br />Voting No: None. <br />Chairperson Riley briefly recessed the meeting. <br />Chairperson Riley reconvened the meeting. <br />5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS (Continued) <br />5.05: Consider Recommending City Council Authorization for Flashing Yellow Arrow <br />Study at the Intersection of Sunwood Drive and Ramsey Boulevard/CSAH 56 <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and asked for input from the Committee. <br />Chairperson Riley asked why this intersection was chosen. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that this was the intersection brought forward through resident <br />request. He noted that this is one of the primary intersections in The COR that does not have <br />flashing yellow. <br />Chairperson Riley asked if this would be the intersection staff would say is most pressing. <br />Public Works Committee / October 19, 2021 <br />Page 15 of 18 <br />