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City Council meeting of September 8, 1998 Page 11 FENWAY AVENUE -TRAIL EASEMENT Staff contacted Mr. Roy Molitor regarding the acquisition of additional road easement for the construction of a bike trail along the west side of Fenway Blvd. This additional easement was n a recommended by a study group put together to look at the landscaping along Fenway Boulevard. The additional easement would allow for meandering the trail improving the road's appearance, and amounts to slightly over one quarter of an acre (12,126 sq ft). Mr. Molitor is asking for $10,000 for the additional easement, or approximately $.825 per square foot. Given the west side of Fenway Boulevard is zoned for residential use, the improved appearance of Fenway Boulevard will enhance the value of Mr. Molitor's property, and will probably not result in loss of use. Staff recommended a counter-offer of $.35 per sq ft, or $4,244 for the easement. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, that the City maintain the existing trail that has been placed in the area, requiring no additional right of way. All aye. Motion Carried. SEPTIC PROPERTY SITE City staff has negotiated with MCES regarding establishing a septic drop site along the trunk interceptor in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. A sketch was provided showing the concept for such a site, including controlled access gates, and substantial berming and landscaping to screen this site from view of residential property west of Fenway Blvd. MCES stated that they are willing to pay for right-of-way construction of the driveway access, but do not feel they are responsible for paying for the land to be used for landscaping, nor the landscaping itself. The Administrator was directed to continue negotiations in an effort to resolve the issues. ACOUISMON OF TEMPORARY EASEMENT (FENWAY BOULEVARD The Jackson family was present stating that the City has encroached on their property, without permission, adjacent to Fenway Boulevard, resulting in loss of crops and dirt. Tom Jackson determined that they loss approximately 5,000 yards of dirt. They were asking for $17,000 to compensate them for their loss. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to offer the Jacksons $1,250 for use of a temporary easement (three months). Price shall include payment for all damages. Voting AYE: Barnes, Goiffon, Leroux, Miron Voting NAY: Arcand Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to work with the Jacksons to locate a mutually - agreed upon site to place the 5,000 yards of dirt that has been removed from their property. All aye. Motion Carried.