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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 20, 1999 Staff advised the City has received petitions from residents who are in favor of City utilities in this area. The City Clerk needs to evaluate the petitions and then staff can make a recommendation of how to proceed. There may be a need for City utilities in this area due to failure of septic systems and convenience. A Joint Powers Agreement will be looked at with the City of Hugo relating to the costs. A lift station may also need to be installed. 77TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, JOHN POWELL Staff advised that a resident has reminded the City that there was no direction relating to vacating the easement when this was brought to Council. Staff has been directed to stay in the paved area when utility improvements are made. Residents were informed that a decision would be made in September 1999, regarding the right-of-way vacation. However, a recommendation about the right-of-way will not be made until January, 2000. The decision has been delayed due to the Master Plan completion. The intention is to save the row of trees in the area. Council Member Lyden suggested the City advises the res` sew a easement will be vacated. Council directed staff to meet with the City At vacating the easement before all the informati will be given to Council at the Novem taken at the November 8, 1999, C a recommendation regarding en gathered. The recommendation ncil work session. Action may It was noted that the City e able to give the property owners the easement at no cost. LAKE DRIVE T JOHN POWELL ITIES PHASE 2 RESIDENT INSURANCE CLAIM, Staff advised a resident has made an insurance claim against the contractor for damages to his property. Staff was asked if partial payment can be withheld to the contractor due to lack of response to the property owner. Staff advised the City Attorney has strongly discouraged the City withhold payment because it may jeopardize the City's contractual agreement with the contractor. Staff requested the contractor resolve this issue in a timely manner. Staffs recommended the property owner proceed with the contractor. Staff noted a letter has been sent out advising residents to contact the City with any problems they have before the final payment is made. • The City Attorney advised the City requires the contractor to have insurance. It is not the City's function to get involved in an insurance claim. The contractor must provide the