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of fiver MEMORANDUM TO: Lori Johnson, City Administrator FROM: Terry Maurer, Public Works Director DATE: June 11, 2008 SUBJECT: Burandt Easement for 193~d Avenue Corridor After last Monday evening's discussion, I have had an opportunity this week to talk face to face with Mr. Burandt about the Council direction. It is my opinion that it will be difficult to negotiate a satisfactory scenario where the Burandts will execute the necessary easement in a timely fashion. Therefore, I have reviewed the preliminary plans for 193Ld Avenue to look at other possibilities. As you axe aware, the plans currently include a bituminous pathway on the south side (Burandt side) of the roadway. This bituminous pathway starts at CSAH 13 and goes to Xavier Street in the Woods at Hillside area. At that point, there will be no pedestrian facility on the south side of the existing 193`d Avenue; therefore, pedestrians will need to cross to the north side where there is an existing concrete sidewalk. If the city were to eliminate the bituminous pathway from the south side of 193`d Avenue between Tyler Street to Xavier Street and add a small portion of retaining wall approximately 100-125 feet long and up to 6 feet high, the roadway could be built without any easements from the Burandts. If no easements from the Burandts are needed, the city could also remove excess chain link fencing that was added at the Burandts request as we were working with them to mitigate any impacts the roadway would have on their property. There would still need to be a small section of chain link fence as the roadway crosses the wetland, utilizing retaining walls that need protection facilities along the top. I have done a quick analysis of the potential cost of adding a retaining wall to the project versus removing the pathway mentioned above and a portion of the chain link fence. From a financial standpoint, the affect on the total cost of the project would be neutral. The pathway could always be added at a latex date from Tyler Street to Xavier Street. One other question should be asked of the Council if they want to pursue this course of action; should we eliminate the bituminous trail in its entirety including the section between CSAH 13 and Tyler Street.