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waiting for school buses or playing along 157th Lane which they felt warranted improvement even under the existing conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Grams residing at 15764 Osmium Street were in attendance primarily for informational purposes. In addition, staff met with the two adjacent neighbors individually. Dan and Cindy Hostetler who reside at 5870 - 157th Lane indicated a preference for the status quo but would be open to considering a number of elements to mitigate the impact of the extension. Jason and Bonnie Hendricksen who reside at 5850 - 157th Lane express,ed opposition with the proposal. Staff reiterated at the meetings with the residents the anticipated schedule outlined in the notification letter. Specifically it was stated that this issue would be discussed by the Public Works Committee at the regular March 20th meeting and that the recommendations of the Committee would be considered by the City Council at the March 27th meeting. Mr. Jason Hendricksen also appeared at the March 20, 2007 Public Works Committee meeting to reiterate his opposition to the extension of Neon Street. The Committee discussed with Mr. Hendricksen measures which could mitigate the impact which could include landscaping, extension of his irrigation system, and the creation of buffer space by relocating the roadway westward. Mr. Jankowski advised the Rum River Meadows development will need to modify its right-of- way configuration from that ofa cul-de-sac to a through street. Staff has attempted to contact the owner of Rum River Meadows; the developer has not responded to staff s request for discussion on this matter. It could be anticipated that construction of the connecting street would be done at the same time that the improvements for this subdivision are made. Mr. Jankowski outlined the itemized costs included in the estimated price range of $319,000 to $337,000 to purchase the property at 5860 157th Lane and complete the street connection. He advised possible funding sources to facilitate this proposal could include the Sewer Trunk Fund, Water Trunk Fund and PIR Fund. Mr. Jankowski advised it was the direction of the Public Works Committee to sell the house directly to a house mover. The Public Works Committee recommended that the City Council declare the two contingencies on the offer to purchase the property at 5860 157th Lane which include (a) an appraisal supporting the offered purchase price; and (b) a traffic study being favorable to the Neon Street connection, as being satisfied, and that staff be directed to close on the purchase of the property. Councilmember Jeffrey questioned how the project will be completed if the City is unable to contact the developer of Rum River Meadows. Mr. Jankowski explained the need for the project would stem primarily to make the loop from 157th Avenue, and because of the geographic association with that parcel of land any development that would be located south of there would have the same road alignment. Whether the connection happens at this time or whenever that property gets developed it would still achieve the purpose the Council is looking for, but admittedly the need for it would be less without that development. . Councilmember Jeffrey asked if the City has an agreement with Rum River Meadows for the easement that would be needed to create the roadway, or if they will need to request that an easement be dedicated. City Council I March 27, 2007 Page 11 of 19