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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 2/28/OS ITElV� NO,: 11. Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: � � - ' �� - �-� ' ��k - • � �4-�J' �•• � _ { 1 i � " � .' Item Description: County Road B-2 Pathway Easements Background: 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. This project was approved by the City Council following a public hearing in June 2004. Construction of this project is scheduled to begin May 2005. In order to construct the project the City needs to acquire temporary andlor permanent easements from 11 different properties. A table detailing the easements is attached. Federal right-of-way standards require that all land being used for the pathway project should be secured by easement or resolution. Since the project approval last summer, staff and the City Attorney have been working with property owners to acquire the necessary easements. After developing final plans for the project we identified 11 different properties where we needed to obtain temporary or permanent right- of- way. At this time we have successfully negotiated easements on 6 of these 11 properties. These include two easements from public properties, the Rarnsey County Regional Railroad Authority, and the City of Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course. The remaining three easements are from private property owners, Triangle Warehouse, JCPemley's, and Rosedale. Each of these ite�ns requires a separate council action. A brief discussion of the items and their corresponding actions follows. Ramsev County Re�ional Railroad Authority The first 700 feet of the pathway is located on abandoned BNSF railroad right- of- way. This property is now owned by Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA). We have been working with their transportation planner on an easement agreement for the construction of a pathway on their property. The RCRRA will not require financial compensation for the easement. We have attached this draft agreement for the Council's approval. Citv of Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course The pathway is being constructed along the northern property line of the Cedarholm Golf Course We have worked with the golf course staff on how the pathway will relate to the course and existing conditions along the north property line. As a part of this project we will be replacing the existing chain link fence, replacing retaining walls, installing landscaping, and constructing an overlook with benches.