With reconstruction of Moore Lane, it is desireable to install a wider radius at the southwest corner of Moore Lane and Central Avenue.  This will allow an easier turn for east-bound Central Ave. traffic that turns south-bound on Moore Lane.  There is insufficient right of way to accomodate the new radius.  The owner of the corner lot, Rodney Markegard, has agreed to grant the City of Billings a right of way easement for the sidewalk, curb and gutter to be constructed on the corner of his lot.

Council may:

• Accept the right of way easement from Rodney Markegard, or
• Do not accept the right of way easement, which would require the construction of a tighter radius.

There is no significant financial impact with acceptance of this right of way easement.  The property owner is giving the city an easement at no cost.  

Staff recommends that Council accept the easement from Rodney Markegard, owner of the Certificate of Survey 363.