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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1995 sketch and not definitive. Fahey asked if the County record has been researched to determine if the road easement exists. The Administrator reported that he has looked at one of the abstracts which does refer to a 12 1/2 foot road easement. There is reference to a Book of Roads, however, that book was lost in the 1940's. The Administrator stated that there could be a significant amount of leqal work involved in determining the existence of the road easement, and the situation may get down to the property owners rededicating the right- of-way. Scalze pointed out that Mr. Erickson at 777 Viking Drive was the original town clerk, and may have some knowledge of the matter. Morelan felt the road easement matter may be a mute point if it does not legally exist today, and asked if the property owners were willing to dedicate the easement. Fahey felt that the fact that the easement once did exist lends credence to their request for a 30 foot right-of-way. Fahey felt it was clear from the abstract that the easement is there. Anderson reported that the property owners have met with both the County and the State, and they are very supportive in trying to work out something. MN DOT has indicated that they will contact the City regarding a cooperative project. State-Aid funding may be a possibility. Anderson pointed out that if the City can save dollars on the road project, then the property owners will save money as well. Anderson felt it would be possible to get the County to participate as well since the County has provided maintenance services over the years. LaValle pointed out that the City used to contract with the County for snow plowing service. Anderson reported that in addition to snow plowing, the County also provided basic street maintenance, tree trimming, etc. Anderson felt that at one point the street may have been a County road. Anderson reported 5