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Case #6: Consider Approval of Acquisition of Easements for the NW Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated the background of this case is included in the Council's packet. He reviewed that November 22, 2005 was the last time the City Council approved acquisition of parcels for this project. On December 13, 2005, the City Council authorized the use of eminent domain for the remaining pamels for the sewer line only. There are approximately 52 properties along the selected alignment. The elimination of the trail has been well received by the remaining parcels, and one parcel that will be obtained from Oakwood Land Development for one dollar. Nineteen of the property owners have signed an agreement and have been paid. Five of the properties are tl~ough existing easements. The five negotiations before the Council tonight have signed an agreement but have not been paid. Seven property owners have given verbal approval contingent on the elimination of the trail. There are 16 properties remaining, which include ten sanitary sewer easements and six ditch easements. The project can go forward without the ditch easements, which is why the value of the ditch easement is lower. Staff will continue to work on the remaining 16 properties and expect to have these wrapped up by the time the contract is awarded in February. Staff recommends approval of the completed negotiations with the five property owners for a total of approximately $21,052.00. Councilmember Strormnen directed staff to inform the Park Commission of the action taken by the Council to eliminate the trail easement from the easement acquisitions. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the completed easement acquisitions for properties along the NW sanitary sewer alignment. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig inquired if the concerns of the property owners relating to the trail easement have been resolved. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the results were positive. The alignment of the sewer was able to be changed, and the trail was eliminated. Three of the seven property owners have verbally agreed, but the paperwork has not been completed. Mayor Gamec requested verification that park trail easements are still being included where it is possible. Assistant Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative. He explained the trail easements have been separated out; some property owners have signed trail easements, but there will not likely be a complete system. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #7: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Project 03-20, NW Trunk Sewer and Water Project Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained the background information for this case is the same as for the previous case, as it is the same project. There has been a lot of cost cutting done to make this project more reasonable. Staff feels close enough with the design work to request approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for the project tonight. There is still the availability to tweak the plan. Staff is requesting approval to advertise City Council / January 10, 2006 Page 10 of 18