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City Council Regular Meeting - 02/28/05 Minutes - Page 20 place in that area. Economic Development Specialist Cathy Bennett confirmed that the spacing was consistent with that in the project and along Terrace Drive. Discussion included future construction at the Hamline Shopping Center site and recent extension of the Concept Plan; and the developer's need to install a new sidewalk or pathway at the time of that redevelopment. [6.1] Maschka moved, Schroeder seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10282 entitled, "Resolution Approving the Livable Communities Grant Funds for the Construction of Sidewalks, Lighting and Landscaping as Part of the Arona-Hamline Neighborhood Master Plan." Roll Call [6.1] Ayes: Kough, Ihlan, Maschka, Schroeder and Klausing. Nays: None. 11. Discuss Using Eminent Domain Authority (Condemnation) for the County Road B-2 Pathway Project Public Works Director Duane Schwartz provided background review of this request. Mr. Schwartz noted the City is currently completing plans and specifications for the construction of a pathway along County Road B-2 between Lexington Avenue and the westerly City limits, with construction scheduled for May of 2005. Mr. Schwartz noted that, in order to construct the project, the City needed to acquire temporary and/or permanent easements from 11 properties. Mr. Schwartz advised that three easements remained outstanding: Triangle Warehouse, JCPenney's and Rosedale, each requiring Council action. Mr. Schwartz noted that staff had attempted numerous discussions with property owners for these remaining easements with no success; and requested initiation of condemnation proceedings as requested. Discussion included funding sources for the pathway project; significance of requested time frame; PUD requirements with Rosedale improvement plans; and the need to proceed as soon as Resolution 10283 Use of City Property Resolution 10284 Eminent Domain Authority County Road B-2 Pathway Project