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Councilmember Specht referenced option two and asked if the land would be sold for something <br />like $1 or whether the City would retain ownership of the land. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that the City would have the option but there would be <br />no need to sell the land. He stated that staff would recommend retaining ownership. <br />Councilmember Specht asked if the City would then need to complete the mowing and <br />maintenance. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that the land would be similar to other City-owned land <br />in the boulevard where property owners maintain the land. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he supports option two as he did not see a need to increase the <br />size and believed option three would have additional issues. <br />Chairperson Olson asked if the residents on the cul-de-sac were given an opportunity to provide <br />input. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek replied that staff would keep the properties informed as to the <br />decision that is made, but if desired a survey could be put out to the properties on the cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he did not believe a survey was needed but agreed that <br />communication on what will happen will be important. <br />Chairperson Olson asked if there will be a public hearing on this case. <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that this would not require a public hearing. <br />Chairperson Olson commented that 30 feet would be an additional amount of grass to mow and <br />snow to clear for those residents. He commented that option two does make sense. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he did not think of the extra work but thought of the fact that <br />residents would get more yard space. He explained that there is a right-of-way in front of all homes <br />and therefore it is a benefit to gain additional yard space. <br />Chairperson Olson stated that it could be good to have the input of the residents because of the <br />additional maintenance. He recognized that this is the lowest-costoption. <br />Assistant City Engineer Feriancek stated that there will be a letter mailed to residents about the <br />public open meeting on the project and stated that an additional paragraph could be added about <br />the cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht wanted to ensure there is clear communication to those residents with <br />contact information for staff. He referenced theNorthfork Meadows development where <br />additional backyard space was sold to residents and asked if that could be considered. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / January 21, 2025 <br />Page 4 of 8 <br /> <br />