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1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 21, 1993 the July 26, 1993 agenda for the first reading. Update - Palmen Driveway Access This matter was discussed at the June 14, 1993 City Council meeting and staff was directed to research alternative methods of providing access to the Palmen property. Mr. Schneider has suggested that a 24 foot wide minimum maintenance street be constructed from the Palmen property east on the easement past the Lowell and Westbrock property to Bald Eagle Boulevard and that Mr. Palmen pay the entire cost of approximately $100,000.00. Mr. Palmen has requested that the matter be dropped for the present. He is disappointed but does understand that under the current City Charter provisions, the City can do nothing. It was noted that Mr. Palmen had requested that the same considerations be given to him as was given to Darla Lowell. He inferred that a variance had been granted for lot width. Mr. Schneider outlined City Council actions regarding the Lowell property. Mr. Schneider noted that Mr. Palmen has asked what it would take to develop an improvement project that would give him access to his property from some other direction. Mr. Schneider explained to Mr. Paimen that a consultant would be hired to develop this information and Mr. Palmen would have to establish an escrow account with the City to pay the costs. Mr. Paimen did mention that the City could start an eminent domain project, however, legal advice on this matter would have to be obtained from the city attorney prior to any action. Mr. Schneider told Mr. Palmen that he would report to the City Council. Mr. Palmen also requested that he not be in the MUSA boundary. Mr. Schneider will summarize the matter in a letter to Mr. Palmen and will give the City Council members a copy of the letter. New City Hall Sign Mr. Volk explained that he has received two (2) quotes for rebuilding the old Centennial High School sign for use as a city hall sign. Northland Signs said that they. could not rebuild the sign. Crosstown Signs quoted $2,475.00 and Juleen Signs quoted $2,265.00 for rebuilding the sign. There will be additional cost of $1,200.00 to $2,000.00 to provide electrical service to the sign after it is erected. The total cost of the sign could be $2,265.00. However, the cost of a similar new sign would be over $20,000.00. PAGE 3