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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 1992 WESTWINDS TRAIL EASEMENT Morelan pointed out that the trees belong to Zietlow, and he had the option of moving them or cutting them down if he so desires. Zietlow reported that he brought the subject of the easement up so that he would know what he can or cannot do with the property. Zietlow reported that if he has to move the trees, he will. Sanders suggested that in relocating the trees Zietlow place them in the area of the easterly line of the 20 foot easement. This will allow the trees room to grow without interfering with any future walkway. Fasciana recommended that a 10 foot walkway easement be retained down the center of the existing 20 foot drainage /utility easement adjacent to 105 East Old County Road C. Motion seconded by Bruce. Motion carried 5 - 0. Sanders presented the Commission with a drawing of the proposed trail encircling the Westwinds ponding area. Sanders pointed out that the drawing shows 6 foot trail easements from the properties to the south of the pond, except for Lots 3 and 4 where easement areas need to be 15 feet in width. The extra width in this area is because of a tower location. In addition to the trail easements, the diagram shows 20 foot landscaping easements so that the City can do some tree planting along the trail to provide some separation for the property owners. Fasciana asked if the property owners had agreed to the trail easement. Sanders reported that he and Ken Wehrle have met with the property owners, and they have verbally agreed to the easements. Fasciana asked why the trail could not be located on the north side of the tower. Sanders replied that there is limited room on the north side of the tower given the slope down to the pond. Sherman pointed the pond in the Sanders replied out that the trail looks very close to area adjacent to Lots 1 and 2. that this was correct, however, the Page 4 Page 20