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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Sep tembe r 12, 1983 Page Two .; easements needed for the Lexington Avenue project; noted that four. large trees were tagged by the County to be removed within the l6~' wide highway easement area; noted that the tree removal will expose the Cummings house; reported that Mrs. Cummings has requested $5,000 for the 16~' easement across the front of her property. Mrs. Cummings said there are actually 16 trees in all that will be removed. Woodburn noted that some of the trees are within the street right-of-way and/or on the right-of-way line; noted that he counted only the large trees that had been marked for removal. Lynden explained that an alternative would be to commence condemn- ation proceedings; suggested Council may wish to adjourn the counci. meeting and have a short closed meeting in which to discuss negoti- ations. It was noted thst the time frame is immediate. Woodburn reported that seven easements have been obtained; Pierre Lippert easement, he understands is forthcoming; C~mmings easement is the only one pending. Woodburn noted that the City does not like con- demnation, if it can be avoided. (Mulcahy arrived - 8:15 p.m.) After verification of the s quare footage involved in the requested easement @ 3,960 sq. ft. (240' x 16.5'), the Counci 1 mee ting was adjourned at about 8:17 p.m., and Council held a closed meettng to discuss the Cummings easement negotiations. The Council meeting Was called to order again at 8:25 p.m., and $4,000 was offered by Council for the permanent easement including the temporary slope easement. It was noted that the offer is more than City has paid for similar land; Council is sensitive to the impact on the homesite; County needs the easement to proceed. Council asked Mrs. Cummings to react at tonight's meeting, if pOSSible, and was given time to contemplate Council's offer. Later in the meeting, Mrs. Cummings accepted Council's $4,000 offer and agreed to sign the easement on Tuesday. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 83-19, Minor Subdivision, Lot 3, Block 4, Shady Oaks Addition Council was referred to transparency of the proposed minor subdivision of Lot 3, Block 4, Shady Oaks Addition and to recommendations of the Planning Commission (Minutes of 9-7-83). Miller reviewed the subdivision plan which was originally proposed to split Lot 4 from the remainder of_the parcel. Miller explained that Council approved the split, and Lot 4 has been recorded as a building . lot. In review of proposed Lots 2 and 3, Miller noted that the utilities have been installed to the proposed lots as shown on the 1980 plan proposed; noted that the City Engineer recommended that a drainage easement be provided along the drainage course. Miller noted that , the Planning Commission was incorrectly told that the easement shoul parallel Snelling Avenue; it should actually follow the natural drain- age awale, which runs diagonally across Lots 2 and 3. Mr. Dunnett and Planner Miller indicated the potential building sites on the proposed lots and the approximate location of the natural drainage swale. Mr. Dunnett explained that the west lines of Lots 2 and 3 are centered in a grove of trees, separating the proposed building sites from the existing house; said these lines could be relocated, if necessary. In discussion, concern was expressed relative to one access drive for three lots. Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council con- . sider three separate curb cuts for the three lots, subject to approval by Ramsey County Engineer at the time the minor subdivision of the two lots is approved. -2-