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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Connolly, Anderson, <br />and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Case #13: Report from Public Works Committee <br /> <br />1) Update on 153/155 Avenue Extension <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman reported that all approvals have been received and the project is <br />ready for bidding, with the exception of the acquisition of the rights-of-way. Seven parcels have <br />been identified for acquisition, and the City has acquired four of these parcels. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski explained that the remaining parcels were discussed by the Public <br />Works Committee, which met on May 16, 2000, and the following was recommended by the <br />Committee: <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />Parcel 2 - Mr. Jeff Schroeder has indicated he will sign or negotiate for a 500 square foot <br />parcel, which has been valued at $100. The City Attomey needs to advise on the <br />probable cost of eminent domain proceeding on this parcel. <br />Parcel 3 - Mr. Thomas Auel has been offered $6,000, following an initial offer of $4,400 <br />based upon the City's approval. The Committee recommended the City wait for a <br />response from Mr. Auel. <br />Parcel 7 is owned by Lowell Vasseur. The Committee recommended increasing the <br />City's offer from $48,000 to $54,200 due to a revised appraisal from the City's appraiser <br />which has been provided for Council review. <br />Parcel 4 is owned by Kenneth Volkman. The City has offered $40,248 for a partial <br />taking of this property. The Volkmans are obtaining their own appraisal. The Committee <br />recommended continuing to negotiate with the Volkmans, and suggested a total purchase <br />of the property would be viewed favorably by the City, with a flexible vacation date if <br />that is agreeable to the Volkmans. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen asked about the approximate cost of the imminent domain <br />proceeding from parcel #2. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich responded on June 1, the court increased salaries. He noted the <br />Commissioners would meet three times for about $3,000. He stated there needs to be a formal <br />appraisal for $1,000. He estimated the total cost to be $5,000. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated there are two choices. He noted the Council could offer more <br />or do without it. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski responded the issue is there would only be 3 feet in some areas. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated there needs to be a place for snow storage. <br /> <br />City Council/May 23, 2000 <br /> Page 30 of 36 <br /> <br /> <br />