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, .~ :~ -:} minutes). Mr. Hartley reported that the property owners are willing to accept the benefits listed in Attachment I in lieu of cash payments for right-of-way. Mr. Terry Smith, attorney representing the Hami1tons and Ho1aseks, requested that the agreement between the property owners and the City state that the services listed in Attachment I, excluding the dollar figure attached to each of the services, will be offered in exchange for necessary right-of-ways. Motion by Counci1member Cox and seconded by Counci1member Pearson accepting the terms presented in Attachment I for acquisition of easements south of u.s. Highway #10 and directing the City Attorney to prepare an agreement which would transfer fee title to Ramsey for right-of-way incorporating the conditions listed in Attachment I. Further Discussion: Mr. Hartley stated that once the agreement is drafted to Council's satisfaction, Council will adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the agreements with the property owners; once the agreements are filed, Ramsey is obligated to fulfill the contract. Mr. Smith reiterated that the dollar figures attached to the various services listed in Attachment I not be included in the agreement language. Mr. Hartley asked if the property owners present agree that the conditions listed in Attachment I reflect their understanding of what has been reached in negotiations. Mr. Smith stated that the Hamiltons and Holaseks agree with the terms listed in Attachment I provided the agreement does not reflect the dollar values attached to those terms; the E1ofsons stated they agree with the terms listed. Mr. Raatikka stated that the motion should include similar terms being agreed to with the Hanson property. Counci1member Cox directed that the motion also apply to an agreement with the Hanson property. Councilmember Pearson inquired if the proposed improvements will increase the property values and therefore the taxes. Mr. Hartley replied that the City Assessor has indicated that the presence of trunk lines should have minimal impact on property value; significant increases to property value comes when buildings are built and utilities are actually used. Mayor Reimann stated that he disagrees somewhat with providing lighting and then the City having to pay the electric bills perpetually. Mr. Hartley noted that the lighting is street lighting and not security lighting; street lighting has a safety factor and cities typically pay the electric bills for street lights in commercial areas as a show of support of commercial development. Counci1member DeLuca stated that he feels the City should have acquired the"rigbt-of-way at the original appraised value; the services being offered represent a $7,000 difference from the original appraised value but more than tbat has spent in time and effort negotiating the proposal before council now. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox and Pearson. Voting No: Councilmember DeLuca. Case #2: Sewer And Water Imnrovements For Front Street N.W. From Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. To Tun~sten Street N.W.: Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to adopt City Council/December 22, 1987 Page 7 of 15 g'\