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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2 <br /> November 13, 1990 <br /> 1 write the easement and give it to the City for approval but have not yet done <br /> 2 so.. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 The original plan showed wood chip trails throughout the entire area. It was <br /> 5 LaNel's idea to put concrete in later. However, when their architects drew <br /> 6 the plans they only concerned themselves with the property that LaNel <br /> 7 owned. The City consultant, Dwayne Grace, and Larry Hamer knew nothing <br /> 8 about the plans. LaNel went out for bids on the project. Frana & Sons were <br /> 9 the low bidder, having bid for what the plans stated. The performance bond <br /> 10 now being held is for the plans as stated. LaNel cannot now do more than <br /> 11 what was planned. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 The Northgate group is not real cooperative with taking care of the area. <br /> 14 They brought in dirt to help with water problems. LaNel's concern is that <br /> 15 the trail will be neglected and the lack of maintenance will eventually effect <br /> 16 the Autumn Woods project. The City will do minimal maintenance. LaNel <br /> 17 doesn't have the money to put in sod or for an asphalt trail. He will, <br /> 18 however, put in the wood chips and grass seed. The City wood chips are <br /> 19 gone. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 Burt reported that the county reviewed the median cut plans and the County <br /> 22 erred. Pinning was not included in the plans. Because the error was caught <br /> 23 in the field there was an additional engineering charge that could have <br /> 24 otherwise been avoided. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 The easements and the pathway remain as outstanding issues on the <br /> 27 property. LaNel would like to have their certificate of completion to finalize <br /> 28 their financial business. Lang has agreed to provide a letter guaranteeing <br /> 29 they would negotiate their easement for the Walker line with Krause- <br /> 30 Anderson or move the sewer line if the easement is not granted by a set <br /> 31 time. <br /> 32 <br /> 33 Soth questioned how LaNel could expect Northgate to maintain the trail. He <br /> 34 felt they would just view it as a city sidewalk. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Burt said that it would be maintained by St. Anthony and used by <br /> 37 Minneapolis residents. Presently the area is mud. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 With regard to the Krause-Anderson easement, Soth said it should be given <br /> 40 now. Lang's concern was the length of time it is taking to obtain the <br /> 41 easement. It has already been four or five months. The development has to <br /> 42 be completed by December 1 according to LaNel's bond funding for the bank <br /> 43 loan. <br /> 44 <br />