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MI~OTES <br />City Council <br />Oct. 23, 1985 <br />Little Canada The City Engineer reported that the bids for the Little Canada Road <br />Bridge bridge project are now scheduled to be opened in Febuary. This is <br />Project due to the City's removing the sidewalk and bike path from the <br />project. <br />Agenda <br />Addition The Engineer reported that the City has spent a lot of money having <br />the CounY.y drawn up, both the permanent and temporary easements. <br />The Engineer suggested that the City still obtain the easements, but <br />nothing would have to be done with them. Otherwise, new easements <br />will have to be drawn up. It would also take three or four weeks to <br />have the easements redescribed. <br />Mr. Fahey felt that the City should obtain the original easements. <br />Mr. Blesener asked if the easements would be necessary because of <br />underground utilities. <br />Mrs. Scalze asked how wide the easements would be. The Engineer <br />replied that they would be 6 feet wide in most cases. The City C1erk <br />stated that in the case of the Freeman property, they would be 11 feet <br />wide. <br />The Engineer stated that by cutting the size of the easement, the City <br />wi11 not cut the price. The Engineer suggested that he stake out the <br />curb and then the property owners will see where everything lies. <br />Fahey felt that given the expense of redoing the easements, he felt <br />the City should get the original easements and not spend additional <br />money. <br />Mrs.Scalze asked if the City wi11 go to condemnation to obtain the <br />easements if necessary. <br />Fahey asked how much money has been spent on drawing up the easements. <br />The Engineer estimated $5,000. <br />The Attorney reported that he has the appraisals for the easements, and <br />if the easements are changed, the appraisals will have to be redone <br />as well. Also, the State will have to change their map. <br />Mr.Blesener asked if the blacktop would be in the center of the easement. <br />The Engineer replied that it will be a little to one side. <br />The Attorney reported that if the City gets into condemnation, the <br />court may decide that the City does not need as much property as it <br />is taking. However, the Attorney felt that the City should go with <br />the easements it has drawn up. <br />Mrs. Scalze suggested that the City start with the easements that will <br />be the tou~hest to get. <br />Page -24- <br />