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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL J[JI~Y 13, 1994 FIRE HYDRANT Mr. Dick Boss, 57 Bryan Avenue, appeared before the RELOCATION Council requesting City participation in the cost of relocating a fire hydrant on Bryan Avenue. Boss reported that in 1985 he purchased the Stokke property on Bryan Avenue and divided it into five lots. As part of the platting process, it was discovered that a portion of Bryan Street and Jackson Street encroaahed onto the Boss property. This encroachment included utilities as well. It was also discovered that there were only four sewer and water stubs to the property, therefore, a fifth had to be installed. There was also some discussion at the time that the hydrant location could be a problem in the future. Boss reported that in return for the City's installing the additional sewer and water stubs, he dedicated additional road and utility easements. Boss reported that his son is constructing a house on Bryan Avenue, and the hydrant falls riqht in the middle of his driveway. Therefore, it is necessary that the hydrant be moved. Boss reported that he has discussed the hydrant relocation with the Public Works Superintendent, who has informed him that the City's policy has been that the cost of relocation is usually borne by the property owner. Boss felt that given the circumstances, the City should share in this cost. Pedersen asked if the house could have been positioned on the lot so that the hydrant would not have interfered with the driveway. Boss reported that the hydrant falls right in the middle of the lot, therefore, it would have been a problem no matter how the house was positioned. Morelan asked if the City Administrator was familiar with the easements Mr. Boss granted the City. The City Administrator assumed that these easements were required as part of plat approval. Boss replied that that was correct. Morelan asked what rights Boss retains over the land even though easements have been granted. 3