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MINU'i'ES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 1995 Morelan suggested that it would be possible to work something out on the easement for the cul-de-sac, but pointed out that that easement may or may not oome from his property. Scalze pointed out that the Magnuson's are not willing to dedicate the easement at no cost. Morelan stated that he wanted to study the setback issue to make sure it works before he would agree to dedicating the easement. Fahey stated that sometimes the least costly option is not the best. The City Administrator summarized the consensus of the Council is for staff to work out the details of the Australian cul-de-sac with the affected property owners. The Administrator reported that his inclination is to follow figure #7, which impacts the least amount of properties. Mr. Morelan would be given time to study this option, and staff would work out the details with him. Stevens pointed out that figure #7 impacts only the Morelan property, but Mr. Morelan would be the only property owner compensated via a trade of property from the vacation of the Jackson 5treet right-of-way. Fahey suggested that staff ineet with Morelan over the next two weeks and see if an agreement can be reached. If so, Mr. Tima could then proceed with his property division. Fahey also commented that with regard to Bluwood, he preferred a cul-de-sac with a larger turning radius given the size of the existing right-of-way. Scalze agreed and felt that a terrible precedent would be set by improving an undersized cul-de-sac at the end of a street where adequate right-of-way exists. Debbie Morelan, 109 Bluwood, reported that garbage trucks are not backing down Bluwood. Both garbage trucks and school buses are able to turn around at the end of the street. Pedersen pointed out that the issue of the size of the 22