Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/21/2005

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three sign blades at an estimated cost of $360. Staff recommends changing the street signs as petitioned by the residents and that 911 officials be notified of the change. The approval would be contingent on review by the City Attorney. Councilmember Olson stated it is a good idea to remove the county road designation when the road is no longer classified as a county road. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to recommend to City Council that the street signs be changed as petitioned by the residents and that 911 officials be notified of the change contingent on review by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Cook and Olson. Voting No: None. Case #4: Consider the Acquisition of Property for Park and Trail Purposes Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that 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. Lyrm Mortenson, the property owner. He reviewed the following summary 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 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 of $1,000 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 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. Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated staff has received a verbal agreement with Mr. Mortenson to acquire this property for $I 1,000 which is within the guidelines provided to staff for the acquisition of this property. He advised staff recommends that the Committee recommend to the City Council acceptance of the amount of $11,000 for the acquisition of this approximate one-acre parcel for park and trail purposes. Motion by Councilmember OIson, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to recommend to the City Council acceptance of the amount of $11,000 for the acquisition of this approximate one acre parcel for park and trail purposes. Public Works Committee / June 21, 2005 Page 5 of 9