WO 04-33 Lake Elmo Drive (Hilltop to Wicks Lane) - Right-of-Way Acquistion was a project to acquire right-of-way along Lake Elmo Drive to provide the necessary right-of-way width for Lake Elmo Drive street improvements.  Parcel #31 is needed to provide the necessary width for the Lake Elmo Drive street improvements.  The property owner received the City's purchase offer, forgot to sign the agreements at that time and became aware of it after he received the letter for the public hearing.  Parcel #31 is Tract 1A Amended, Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 2241, owned by Scott D Eastlick and Robin E. Eastlick.   The appraisal for this acquisition made a conclusion of value for the land, any appurtenant features, construction permit, and  existing easement at a value of $4,350.00. A copy of the right-of-way agreement; deed; appraisal; tax and land transfer documents; file memoranda; and negotiation history for this property is on file with the City Clerk.

The Council may:
• Approve the Right-of-Way Agreement, Right-of-Way Easement, and Warranty Deed; or
• Do not approve the Right-of-Way Agreement, Right-of-Way Easement, and Warranty Deed

The total payment for this acquisition is $4,350.00. The cost of this acquisition is equal to the sum of the appraised value of the land, any appurtenant features, construction permit, and existing easement. Funding is available for this acquisition from project funds.

Staff recommends that Council approve the Right-of-Way Agreement, Right-of-Way Easement and the Warranty Deed for right-of-way acquisition for Parcel #31, Tract 1A Amended Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 2241 with Scott D Eastlick and Robin E. Eastlick. in the amount of $4,350.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute these documents.