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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 29, 2012 County Road B -2 into this blacktopped turn - around area. They have also relocated their trash collection into this area. Ankrum reported that, as a result, the Dianna Lane properties backing up to this area are getting noise from garbage trucks. He indicated that one of the County Road B -2 properties is a rental, and there is a lot of traffic in and out of this shared driveway. Mrs. Ankrum reported that until recently when they walked to the back of their lot, they were not aware of the installation of the blacktop onto their property. Ankrum reported that she called the Building Official about the encroachment who suggested that she obtain legal counsel. Ankrum reported that they were reluctant to get an attorney at this point, but would like to know the process that the City would be undertaking in conducting the feasibility report. The Ankrum's expressed concern about a portion of their property, and their neighbor's, being taken from them. Montour noted that this issue will be addressed as part of the feasibility study. Keis indicated that all impacted property owners would be kept informed during the process. The City Engineer indicated that it will likely be necessary to survey the area to establish property locations and determine whether or not it will be feasible to put in a public street to serve the four County Road B -2 properties. The City Engineer indicated that the neighboring property owners will be included in this process. The Engineer noted that accepting the petition and ordering the feasibility report is the first step in the process. Mrs. Ankrum noted the significant erosion of the back of their property given that a portion of their woods was taken down. She asked if she and her husband should have their property surveyed. McGraw noted that both the issue of compensation for the right -of -way and the issue of encroachment onto neighboring properties will be reviewed as part of the feasibility study. Mrs. Ankrum reported that initially there was a small driveway to serve one home on County Road B -2. Ankrum indicated that the situation is significantly different in terms of privacy given the driveway serves four homes and a turn - around has been added. Ankrum was concerned about the process and asked to be included in it. The City Planner assured the Ankrum's that any impacted property owners would be included in the process. Mrs. Ankrum asked about the encroachment issue. The City Planner that the encroachment of the asphalt on the Dianna Lane properties is a private issue between property owners. However, given the petition for a public road improvement, that issue can be addressed as part of the process. The 10