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City Council Work Session Meeting December 19, 2005 5 . City Engineer Brown said that he will work with the residents in the Siems Court area to rectify the drainage issues in this neighborhood. Members of the City Council were in agreement with City Engineer's Brown suggestion of working with the affected residents to compile a final configuration of the driveways and possibly retaining walls. D. Ridgewood Road ROW Issues-A portion of Ridgewood Road currently exists on private property. City Engineer Greg Brown noted that a portion of Ridgewood Road is on private property. It is staffs recommendation to acquire approximately 2030 square feet ofthe roadway. Councilmember Larson asked what the City would gain by pursuing option #2. Mr. Brown said that the proposed construction would impact the existing trees, landscaping, and decorative stones. In order to replace these items it would result in additional costs to the City. City Administrator Wolfe said that the City may utilize adverse possession for this land since it is currently being used as a public road. . Councilmember Grant asked how many easements the City would have to purchase for this project. City Engineer Brown reported that the City would have to purchase one easement. Members of the City Council recommended that City staff pursue option #2 by attempting to purchase 2,030 square feet of right-ot~way from the affected property owners at minimal or no cost. E. Roundabout Option-City staff does not recommend roundabouts for this neighborhood. Members of the City Council were in agreement with this recommendation. F. Sidewalk Option-City staff does not recommend sidewalks for this project. Members of the City Council were in agreement with this recommendation. G. Curb and Gutter Option-City staff is recommending 6" barrier curb for maintenance purposes. Members of the City Council recommended 4" surmountable curb for the Ridgewood . Neighborhood.