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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />^Uj'^C/c <br />DATE; June <br />ITEM NO.: <br />Department Approval: <br />Name Gregory A. Gappa <br />Title Director of Public Services <br />Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />Public Services <br />Item Description: Easement for North Long Lake Sewer Project <br />We need to obtain Permanent and Temporary Sewer Easements from Troy and Catherine <br />Anderson for installation of a sewer line to serve the adjoining property to the north (see attached <br />map). <br />The Andersons installed a new septic system four years ago and are appealing the sewer <br />assessment. I have contacted them about obtaining the required easements. They are reluctant <br />to sign any easement agreements because of their pending assessment appeal. I explained that the <br />City can obtain an easement through Eminent Domain proceedings if necessary. <br />My recommendation is to begin the Eminent Domain proceedings for the acquisition of the <br />required easements. This procedure requires 90 days for obtaming the easements. <br />These easements impact a sewer line that is a branch line from the main sewer line to serve two <br />houses. The contractor can install the main sewer line in Long Lake Boulevard and then install <br />the branch line at a later date. The impacts to the construction schedule should be minor. <br />In order to begin Eminent Domain proceedings a written offer needs to be presented to the <br />property owner. Use of directional boring techniques should result in very minimal disturbance <br />to the property. My recommendation is that an offer of $1.00/s.f. be made to the owner for this <br />easement. An easement area of 1,800 s.f. results in a cost of $1,800 for the permanent easement. <br />A temporary easement will also be required. A total offer of $2,000 will provide compensation <br />for both the permanent and temporary easements. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: <br />Approve the resolution authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings for easement acquisition on <br />property located at 1490 Long Lake Boulevard owned by Troy and Catherine Anderson. <br />Approve a written offer of $2,000 to the property owners for the permanent and temporary <br />easements.