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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 8, 2012 McGraw asked if the improvements are decorative in nature. The City Engineer replied that one of the improvements is a building approximately 30 feet by 15 feet that is used for storage of lawn equipment, etc. The Council and City Engineer again reviewed the details of the existing sewer line location, and the options for improving the line. Based on that discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that: o The City Engineer should obtain quotes for the cost of removal and relocating of the private landscape features. These costs would then be reviewed by the Council to determine whether or not the property owner would he offered compensation for this work. It was again noted that the City Attorney has indicated that the City has no obligation to provide this compensation. However, the Council may be open to considering some level of compensation based on past practice relative to street improvements. o The City Administrator should give notice to the property owner of its intent to proceed with the sanitary sewer improvement. The Administrator had noted that the project is planned to proceed yet this year. o The City Attorney is authorized to become involved in this matter should a cooperative agreement not be reached with the property owner. o City staff should proceed with the process of vacating the existing easement at the time that the property owner grants a new easement and when the project is completed. The City Engineer stated that he would contact the Met Council to determine if they are agreeable to sharing any costs for removal and relocation of these private landscape features as part of the sewer project. NIGHT TO The Mayor reported that there were approximately 22 Night To Unite UNITE celebrations in the City on Tuesday evening. These parties were well attended and a good time was had by all. 7