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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: CLERK-ADMINISTRATO �J DATE: MAY 22, 1989 SUBJECT: KNOLLWOOD DRIVE EXTENDED RIGHT-OF-WAY The City of Mounds View currently owns a small parcel of land directly south of Knollwood Drive at Ardan Avenue which is dedicated right-of-way for the extension of Knollwood Drive south towards Highway 10. In the past, the City has cooperated with property owners abutting both sides of this right-of-way in cleaning up the right-of-way and attempting to maintain it in an acceptable manner. In mid -April I received a telephone call from Mr. Tim Urman of 2856 Ardan Avenue, the property owner directly east of this right-of-way, requesting that the City allow him to clear the right-of-way which is overgrown with scrub brush and maintain it as a grass surface. I advised Mr. Urman, that his request would need to be made in writing and approved by the City Council and that the City Attorney would need to be consulted regarding any potential liability the City might assume by allowing this property to be used as an extension to his own property. I contacted City Attorney Karney who recommended that a written agreement ®, between the City and Mr. Urman be entered into which allows him to clear, seed or sod and mow the property with an understanding that he will not assume any control of the property, nor is it a license to use the property in any other manner. After advising Mr. Urman of the City Attorney's opinion, we received a letter dated May 16, 1989, copy attached, from Mr. Urman requesting that the City level, remove tree stuiaps, and haul black dirt onto the property at which time he would agree to seed and maintain the property with no intentions of attempting to assume ownership. Rather than proceed any further with this request by asking the Public Works Director to make an assessment regarding the cost for clearing the property and hauling in black dirt, I felt it would be appropriate to discuss the matter with you at an agenda session and determine whether or not you were willing to proceed with this matter any further. I am placirg the request on your •June 5th Agende. Session. Should you agree to give further consideration to Mr. Urman's request, I would suggest that staff be directed to determine the cost for clearing the property and hauling in black dirt as well as determining when such work could be completed based upon current workloads. Your direction in this matter would be appreciated. DFP/MJS