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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 26, 1998 Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the aforementioned appointments, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER Consideration of a Request from Anoka Electric Cooperative for an Electrical Easement in Outlot A, West Oaks Addition - Mr. DeGardner explained this request by Anoka Electric (AEC) that Lino Lakes grant a 10 -foot -wide electrical easement through Outlot A of the West Oaks Addition for the purpose of ensuring adequate voltage support for area residents during peak electrical usage periods and to increase the service reliability for this and the surrounding area. The proposed connection would run approximately 1,600 feet, and would utilize underground cable installed via directional boring for minimal impact on the wetlands. Mr. DeGardner stated that AEC plans to work closely with affected residential property owners to gain appropriate equipment access in keeping with their intent to keep property disturbance to a minimum, and that AEC will repair any damage resulting from the construction process. Additionally, Mr. DeGardner explained that AEC will be responsible for all costs associated with this project, such as surveying and recording, and has agreed to provide some "in-kind services" throughout the City's park system. According to Mr. DeGardner, the City has no short- or long-term plans for this parcel of land, and would recommend approval of AEC's request. Council Member Neal requested explanation of the term "in-kind services". Mr. DeGardner explained that his department has identified certain parks within the Lino Lakes area that could benefit from additional lighting service, and that AEC has agreed to provide such service in exchange for the utility easement. Council Member Lyden moved to approve Anoka Electric Cooperative's request for an electrical easement in Outlot A, West Oaks Addition, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Accepting a Trail Easement, Clearwater Creek, 2nd Addition - Mr. DeGardner reminded Council that it approved the final plat for the Clearwater Creek, 2nd Addition in September of 1996. At that time, a 15 -foot -wide trail identified as "Park" on the aforementioned plat was dedicated on the rear lot lines of those parcels west of Tele Lane. According to Mr. DeGardner, subsequent to plat approval additional investigation revealed that installation of the trail as platted would result in the removal of a number of deciduous trees, including certain significant oak trees. Consequently, Staff contacted the developer and a proposal for a total easement resulted. However, due to concerns regarding the proposed trail relocation, at its September 22, 1997 meeting Council returned this proposal to the Park Board for further consideration. Through the use of visual aids, Mr. DeGardner pointed out the exact route of the proposed trail according to the amended proposal. He then explained the options reviewed by the Park Board 4