10-01-2018 Council Work Session Packet

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WS – Item 3 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 3 Date: October 1, 2018 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director Re: 49 & J Trunk Utility Improvements – Easement Acquisition Background The City Council authorized preparation of plans and specifications to for the CRJ/CSAH 49 Trunk Utility Improvements in March of 2018. The purpose of the improvement is to provide sanitary sewer and water main to services to approximately 60 acres of property surrounding the J and 49 intersection. The project also includes reversing existing sewer flow for 12 Lino Lakes properties that are currently serviced by Shoreview. WSB is nearing completion of the plan preparation and has identified potential areas where easement acquisition would be required to facilitate the improvements. There are three properties that will be potentially affected by the improvements. These include two single family properties located east of Woodridge Lane and a portion of the 49 Club property. Staff has had some initial discussion with the property owners to provide information about the project and discuss the easement acquisition process. We have reached a point in the design process where property acquisition could have an impact on the design process. We are also aware that one of the properties will be listed for sale in the next week. As a result staff is seeking some additional guidance from the City Council. Parcel #1, 255 Ash Street Sanitary sewer force main and trunk water main are proposed to be extended across the rear of this property. A 20’wide easement will required across the rear of this property. The owner is has been willing to work with the City but is in the process of selling the property at this time. • Staff is requesting council authorization to acquire the easement prior to the property selling and a new owner entering the discussion. If desired, WSB will complete the Minimum Damage Acquisition Report for City Council approval. • Staff is also requesting consideration by the Council to purchase the property in its entirety. This would provide redevelopment options and include the ability to put the property back on the market after our improvement project is completed. If desired, WSB will complete an acquisition appraisal for the property.