01-18-95 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL J1INUARY 18 , 19 9 5 difference to the property owner for hooking up to water based on which side of the road the water main is installed. The City Engineer estimated that it would cost $500 to $800 more for hook-ups if the water main is placed on the south side of the road. The Engineer pointed out that should the street not be reconstructed, it would be patched in the areas where the hydrants and water services are run, in addition to replacement of the section around the curb from Parcel B to Lot 28. Service lines would be run to the property lines of the individual lots. Morelan asked if the cost of alignment #1 included easement acquisition costs. The Engineer replied that it did not. The Administrator reported that most property owners have indicated they would dedicate the necessary easements, however, one has indicated they would not. Fahey pointed out that if the one property owner would not dedicate the easement for alignment #1, the City would have to go to condemnation. That would result in one property owner getting paid for their easement and seven property owners dedicating the easement at no cost. From that standpoint, the City favors an alignment which does not require the acquisition of additional easements. Morelan asked if Viking Drive were a City street. The Administrator replied that it is currently a State road, however, the State has plans to turn it back to the City. The Administrator reported that the State may give the City some dollars as part of the turn- back, however, it has been indicated that the amount of those dollars will be minimal. Fahey again pointed out that City staff is recommending the reconstruction of Viking Drive. The Administrator pointed out that the street does not meet current standards. The area of Viking Drive below the hill is in poor shape. The remainder of the street is in fairly good shape, however, most of that section 3