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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 19, 2016 Page 3 10.General Ordinances for Adoption 11.Presentations 12.Public Hearings and Action Consideration 13.Budget Items 14.Business Items (Action Items) 15.Business Items – Presentations/Discussions a.Approve Resolutions Approving the Acquisition of Easements Public Works Director Marc Culver spoke to this item, as outlined in the Request for Council Action (RCA) of today’s date; a result of ongoing work by the city with Ramsey County for geometric improvements at the revised intersection of Fairview Avenue and Terrace Drive/Twin Lakes Parkway. Mr. Culver advised that, after negotiations, the conclusion was that Fairview Avenue would be re- striped as a three-lane section with center left turn lane. Mr. Culver noted this proposal was presented to the public earlier this year, and mailings were provided to property owners along Fairview Avenue, with no comments received by staff in support or opposition, about the proposed striping changes. Mr. Culver noted total compensation for both permanent and temporary ease- ments at 2805 and 2770 Fairview Avenue were based on appraisals ordered by the city. Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment at this time, with no one appearing to speak. Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11362 (Attach- ments A through E) entitled, “Resolution Authorizing Mayor and City Manager to Execute the Earnest Money Contracts for Easement Acquisitions at 2805 Fairview Avenue and 2770 Fairview Avenue.” At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Mr. Culver confirmed funding for the easements would come from the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Mayor Roe clarified that was the same source of funding for the remainder of the project as well. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee and Roe. . Nays: None.