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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 24, 1985. PAGE 19 PAUL SMITH SEWER delay that would otherwise result. Radio noted that OPTION (CONT.) A proposes the easement adjacent to the existing driveway while OPTION C I"oposes the easement in the existing driveway. Mrs. Powers noted that there is a misunderstanding in regard to the easement in that they understood that the $2,000 amount was for the driveway easement. Powers felt that the City of Orono should pay zero and that Smith should have to pay 100% for the sewer project. Power's noted that they feel they have lost $50,000-100,000 over the past three years because they cannot sell their home because they cannot guarantee a new owner that the yard will not be torn up. City Attorney Ra(-:io asked if the Powers would be interested in Option C. Mrs. Powers stated no. Councilmember L. Adams felt that it would be inappropriate to start condemnation proceedings immediately and suggested that Smith be required to set up an escrow fund. Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to direct staff to coordinate the following: 1. Paul Smith to set. $1,000 in escrow within 7 business days or the City will begin condemnation. 2. Start condemnation proceedings to get easement limiting the legal fees at $500. 3. Draw up an easement contract between the City of Orono, Smith, and Powers and signed within the next 15 days. 4. City to obtain a copy of the contract between Smith and Widmer for the constructiuri of the sewer and water and Smith to pay SAC charge. 5. The City of Orono will indeed pay $1,000 for the easement, Smith to pay $1,000 for the easement, plus all the construction costs if done within 45 days. 6. At the end of 45 days if this project is not completed that the City terminate the conversation about the easement acquisition and City will start condemnation. Motion, Ayes (5), Nays (0). 1950 SHORELINE DRIVE RESOLUTION #1786 City Attorney Radio submitted a resolution authorizing the taking of land by eminent domain for utility easement purposes for the Crystal Hay Sewer Project at 1950 Shc.rel ine Drive.