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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 01-057 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DRAINAGE AND PONDING EASEMENT RELATING TO THE HARDING STREET PONDING PROJECT Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 104726 Box: 31 Folder: RES 2001 Document: CC RES 01-057 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DRAINAGE AND PONDING EASEMENT RELATING TO THE HARDING STREET PONDING PROJECT • CITY OF ST. ANTHONY RESOLUTION 01-057 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DRAINAGE AND PONDING EASEMENT RELATING TO THE HARDING STREET PONDING PROJECT WHEREAS, to help control flooding problems within the City of St. Anthony, and as an integral part of the overall flood mitigation program, it has been recommended to construct a holding pond in the area of Harding Street; and WHEREAS, perpetual easements are needed for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and removal of facilities for the drainage and ponding of water; and WHEREAS, to obtain needed easements for the construction of said holding pond, discussions, meetings, and negotiations have taken place with affected property owners in the targeted area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby approves the Drainage and Ponding Easement between the City of St. Anthony and • John M. Hunt, owner of the property addressed as 3012 Silver Lake Road; property described as that part of the North 149.20 feet of the East-half of Lot 19, Auditor's Subdivision No. 365, according to said plat on file and of record in the office of the county Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies within the following temporary easement for construction purposes: The West 20.00 feet of the north 120.00 feet of the East-half of Lot 19, Auditor's subdivision No. 365, according to said plat on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota.. Adopted this 2 day of 1 , 2001. a4 ATTEST: City Clerk • Reviewed by Administration: City Mfinager EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO. • 6110 BLUE CIRCLE DRIVE, SUITE 140 MINNETONKA, MN 55343 (952) 930-3100 • Fax (952) 935-0862 Watts (888) 411-1134 Michael Mornson City Manager City of St. Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony, MN 55418-1699 Re: Harding Street Ponding Project John Hunt—Parcel 6 I have been negotiating with Mr. Hunt to secure a temporary easement on his property for the referenced project. Mr. Hunt has offered to settle and sign the easement for $3,000.00. • Our offer was $1,500.00 and was based on an appraisal of the property. The appraisal stated that every effort to protect trees, shrubs and plantings will be made, and if damaged of destroyed, the items will be replaced. Mr. Hunt has extensive plantings of flowers, shrubs and trees. He will attempt to move some of the flowers and shrubs, but will not be able to move them all. Our agreement will be that this settlement will be payment for any losses, no replacements. Mr. Hunt also has a swimming pool in his back yard. He feels he will have to have it cleaned numerous times during construction that would otherwise not have to be done. This will also be additional costs for him directly related to the project. In discussing this with Mr. Todd Hubmer, he stated that the temporary area will be staked in hopes that Mr. Hunt can remove as many plantings as possible, but not having to replace them will save time and money. I have also discussed this with Mr. David Treaver. He stated that we cannot litigate the matter for less then $3,000.00 and it would be uneconomical to settle any other way. Successfully serving our clients since 1972 Page 2 April 17, 2001 Mr. Mornson In condemnation, Mr. Hunt would be entitled to appraisal costs of$500.00 plus damages for loss of plantings, extra cleaning of the pool which altogether could easily total $1,500.00. This plus the easement value could total $3,000.00 or more. May I have your approval to accept Mr. Hunts offer to settle for$3,000.00? If you have any questions, please call. Thank you. AAA;g -,&e llx�a� Stuart "Bud" Storm, SRWA President CC: Todd Hubmer • David Treaver