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April 12, 201 l Page 6 of 8 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Council Business 1. Consideration of Resolution to enter into a Purchase Agreement of 901 11 a Avenue NW. Report No. 11-129. Resolution No. 11-049. Director Wyffels reported the site lines from 11th Ave are not safe. The purchase of the property would allow for new right of way along the south side, the house would be demolished and the land could be sold. A storm water treatment area could be included on the east side of the lot. City staff is confident a sellable lot would be available at the completion of the project. Staff is supportive of purchasing this property as the sightlines at the intersection of 8th Street NW and 11 Avenue NW are severely compromised. According to our records there have been 3 reported crashes at this intersection in the last 5 years. The benefits of buying this property are: 1. Improve safety at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 8th Street. 2. Remove the reverse curve in 8th Street therefore improving traffic flow and vehicle sightlines. 3. Restore the right-of-way to the full 60 -feet as required by State Aid design standards. 4. Provide an area for stone water ponding to satisfy RCWD requirements for the project. The property appraised at $133,000. The Skibas are a willing seller, and a purchase agreement has been signed. The land is valued between 55,000 and 85,000. Councilmember Samuelson asked for clarification on who will rebuild on the lot. Director Wyffels noted the land will be sold following demolition. All acquisition costs and lot improvement costs would be paid for by Municipal State Aid (MSA) funding and/or the storm water improvement fund. Councilmember Phillips commented on his support of the purchase, as well as extending the 81h St. sidewalk all the way to 7th Street. Councilmember Bauman stated she is against purchasing the property, noting she would have liked to see a feasibility study from Public Safety looking at other options for traffic calming. Councilmember Bauman also noted there can be trees that interfere with site lines as well. Councilmember Bauman stated she does not want to set a precedence in buying property throughout the City. Councilmember Phillips clarified he is in favor of clearing up the right of way issue, and does not support any other reason for purchasing the property, noting that on his time on the council, the City has not purchased any property. Councilmember Burg noted the purchase is based solely on the public safety issues, noting this is the first time in her seven years on the council purchasing for this reason. Mayor Jacobsen stated he supports this opportunity to improve the right of way and pubic safety issues. Councilmember Samuelson reported she is basically in agreement with the project, and is in favor of addressing the safety concerns. Councilmember Bauman commented that this might solve the safety problem on i l It Ave NW, but the council should look at the traffic flow along 8`h Street. ' Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to adopt the attached Resolution to approve a Purchase Agreement for property located at 901 111h Avenue NW. Council Business 1. Consideration of Resolution to enter into a Purchase Agreement of 901 11" Avenue NW. Report No. 11-129