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COUNCIL MINUTES January 22, 2007 APPROVED 41) 91 replaced; if her front yard is going to be destroyed and construction equipment parked for 2.5 years, 92 she'd like some insurance in place. Will damaged or lost trees be replaced? The description of the 93 property isn't complete as it includes no property identification number (PIN). She doesn't believe 94 there is a contract in place that specifically states the information she desires. She has requested that 95 the real estate taxes on the property in question be pro -rated based on the easement but Mr. Wilson 96 has told her that is not possible. Also the plans for rerouting her driveway are not acceptable. 97 98 Dan Wilson, Wilson Development Services, responded. He stated that there are in fact agreements in 99 place, signed and notarized, for Ms. Skoglund's property. The questions the council has heard have 100 been answered to Ms. Skoglund as honestly and to the fullest extent possible. To reiterate, an offer 101 regarding the temporary easement was presented to the Skoglunds in September and included 102 information on possible disruptions; the length of time requested for the easement was extended but 103 Ms. Skoglund was notified and offered additional compensation. He clarified that because the city is 104 requesting 2.5 years doesn't mean the disruption to her property will be continuous but that is the 105 period of time during which there could be some disruption. The extended period also allows for 106 final reparations after the project is complete. Regarding the placement of construction equipment, 107 Mr. Wilson explained that he wouldn't anticipate that this narrow area of 15 feet would allow for too 108 much equipment. Regarding concerns about the driveway relocation, they were heard and additional 109 compensation offered. The prorating of property taxes is typically associated with the sale of a whole 110 property. In this case the property is a piece of a whole and prorating wouldn't be practiced or 111 practical. 112 •113 City Attorney William Hawkins responded to the question of the incomplete legal description. The 114 city would use a right-of-way plat as allowed by state law; the plat would be recorded and a PIN 115 assigned. 116 117 Community Development Director Grochala explained that the timeline for the project is directly 118 associated with the decision to keep Lake Drive open. Keeping the roadway open was deemed to be 119 important but means that the project must be staged. Regarding the Skoglund driveway, the 120 relocation plans place it as close/far to public property as possible within the project. Future 121 development in the area is possible and is being considered for the roadway plans. Since it is a local 122 roadway, the city will have a major role and consideration. Regarding grading upon completion of 123 the project, the lot in question is generally higher than the roadway so drainage would generally be 124 towards the street. The restoration of the temporary easement typically includes reestablishment of 125 turf. Relative to the staging of construction equipment during the project, there is city owned land in 126 the area and the intent would be to stage the equipment on that property as much as possible. 127 128 Mr. Wilson added that properties are professionally appraised up front taking into consideration all 129 aspects of the property, including trees, and the appraisal and eventual settlement offer includes that 130 consideration. The appraiser looks at the property with the owner in order to get their input. 131 132 Ms. Skoglund added that she has requested a more detailed contract than the warranty deed and 133 temporary easement deed that are in place. 34 3