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1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1994 for the easements, 2) the City will replace the driveways that are damaged or removed because of the construction, 3) the City will move the fire hydrant that services the property at no cost to the property owner, 4) the City will repair or replace any fencing that is damaged during the construction, 5) landscaping and sign of NTI shall not be damaged during construction on these easements. If the landscaping or the sign is damaged or has to be removed, NTI will be compensated in'the amount of $5,861.00. It does not appear that the sign has to be moved. The property and the sign were appraised separately and the appraised price was accepted by NTI. Mr. Hawkins asked the City Council to approve a motion accepting the easements and authorizing payment to NTI as outlined for the easement. Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Hawkins to update the City Council regarding easements on the Reiling property. Mr. Hawkins explained that this matter is in eminent domain and the initial hearing was held in district court on Friday. The district court will be appointing three (3) appraisers who will meet to take testimony and will set a value on the easements. Mr. Hawkins said he anticipates that the City will be able to enter onto the property in about 60 days and begin construction. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the easements from NTI and to direct payment for the easement in the amount of $4,565.00 to NTI. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of a Permanent Easement for Walkways in the Birch Wood Acres Third Addition - Mr. Hawkins explained that when the plat was filed an easement was not designed for the walkway. The Quit Claim Deed is conveying to the City the easements required for the walkway. There is no cost for the easements. Mr. Hawkins recommended that the City accept the easements. Council Member Elliott moved to accept the easement for walkways in the Birch Wood Acres Third Addition. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Consideration of Awarding Bids for the Shores of Marshan Lake Park Building - Mr. Volk explained that award of the bids for the Shores of Marshan park building was tabled at the February 14, 1994 City Council meeting. A subsequent discussion of this matter at the February 23, 1994 City Council work session made it clear that the City Council would like to see the process rebid PAGE 11 101