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1 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1994 change. After the trail construction is complete on the new alignment, the original trail easements on Lots 4 through 12, Block 5 will be vacated. Mr. Schneider noted that not all homeowners in this block are entirely satisfied. The owners of Lot 12 (the Sternke's) want the trail walkway placed further away from their home and closer to the lake and also they do not want the trail placed on the lot line between Lots 12 and 13 as platted. Mr. Schneider suggested that the trail easement could be located on the north lot line of Lot 14 since this lot is not yet sold. Mrs. Sternke and Mrs. Houchins (owner of Lot 13) said that the proposed walkway was too close to their homes and they want the walkway relocated closer to the lake. Mayor Reinert asked why the walkway could not be placed at a different angle as shown by the "blue line". Mr. Menkveld explained that this change would create extra boardwalks which are costly to install and costly for the City to maintain. Mr. Menkveld noted that the owners of both Lots 12 and 13 purchased their lots with the full knowledge that a trail or walkway was to be placed as shown on the original map. Mr. Menkveld explained that the walkway can be constructed as originally planned, however, there would be less impact to the homeowners if the trail was re -aligned as now proposed. Council Member Kuether asked where the south end of the walkway ends. Mr. Menkveld said that it will connect to a similar walkway along the lake on the adjoining parcel when it is developed. Council Member Kuether asked if the walkway on Lots 12 and 13 can be placed further to the east and closer to the lake. Mr. Menkveld said yes, however, boardwalk would be required instead of asphalt. Council Member Neal asked if the owner of Lot 11 (Todd Nadeau) was aware of the proposed trailway. Mr. Nadeau explained he had purchased his lot from his builder and was told that the walkway would be placed about where the silt fence was currently placed. This information was not correct and the walkway will be much closer to his house. Mayor Reinert noted that the walkway has become a problem for the City Council to deal with because there was not full disclosure when individual lots were sold to home buyers. Mr. Schneider explained that he has brought this matter before the City Council this evening in an effort to keep the City Council out of the negotiation process. The resolution is appropriate in that the residents can be assured that once they have negotiated a re -alignment of the walkway with the developer, the City will vacate the existing easement. Also the City is saying in the resolution that it is alright to move the trail PAGE 7