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MINUTES ~F MEETING - MaY 10, 2002
May 10, 2002 -10:00 a.m. -East End Conference Room
PRESENT: Members: Gail Manion, Chair; Judy Atwood, Deena Dendy, Earline
Kennedy, and Dulce Moore. Absent: Nancy Jane Langford
Staff: Tom Niederauer, Sr. Planner, &Troy Gray, Engineering.
Guests: Mr. Clarence Haggard, Mrs. Beatrice Haggard and Mr. Dean Ward.
I. Call to Order:
Gail Manion called the meeting to order and stated that this would be a special meeting
to discuss the west Glade Road project only, and that Judy Atwood would chair the
meeting. She stated that she had spoken to Mr. Fall who could not attend but supports
the project. He had drainage problems that are now resolved. Also, Mrs. Matlock
could not attend but gave her easement several years ago when construction was
anticipated. The members, staff and guests then introduced themselves.
II. Group discussion of Glade Road -West -from Bransford to Mill Creek Add'n. -
Judy Atwood chaired this part of the meeting and gave a brief history of the project.
She noted that a personal letter had been sent to each property owner and that several
called and said that they supported the project but were unable to attend. Clarence
Haggard, Beatrix Haggard and Dean Ward were acknowledged as property owners
that were present and were invited to join in the discussion.
Mr. Haggard noted that he was not opposed to this project, and being the most western
tract, he asked about the possibility of extending the brick wall from the Mill Valley
addition across the face of his property? He noted that when Mill Creek was built that
the eastern part of the property, abutting his lot, at about 20 feet from his fence was
built up about five feet (in height) and ultimately caused the water to drain across his
tract. He mentioned that the bridge over the creek west of his property was a W.P.A.
bridge built during the 1930's and was located about 150 feet west of the current
culvert. The culvert has been there since 1948.
Ms. Atwood said it was important to make sure that drainage not be increased onto the
Haggard property and into their pond when new sidewalk construction takes place.
Mr. Haggard mentioned that (the owner of?)the 3`d lot down filled in the ditch in the 20'
easement.
Mrs. Hagqard observed that you should not fill in the ditch, also that they did not care
about the trees along the edge of their property. He mentioned that the asphalt edge of
the road is about 8 to 10 feet from his property.
Mr. Ward stated that at the northeast corner of his property there is a ditch that stops at
the fence line. Although it is not a major problem now, to fill the ditch (with a sidewalk
on top) would improve the drainage east into the creek on Mr. Fall's property. He said
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that he wanted to get rid of the ditch and would prefer that the city put in a pipe or
culvert with the walk on top. He noted that you would have to work around the gas and
water meter at this location.
Troy Gray explained the difference between an easement and right-of-way, that when
the city obtains an easement they buy certain rights to the land - in this case, the right
to put pedestrian access (i.e. sidewalk) across the tract, but that the property owner
retains ownership of the property. With aright-of-way purchase, the owner gives up all
control of the land and the city may use it for sidewalks, utility locations, streets, or
other purposes, but cannot obstruct the owners use of the "frontage" along the street.
Mr. Ward said that he would prefer an easement rather than giving the right-of-way, but
does like the idea of the city putting in a walk across his property.
Ms. Moore mentioned that safety is a major issue here because walking along Glade
Road is dangerous. Also, a sidewalk would probably reduce the amount of vehicular-
auto traffic along there now.
Ms. Atwood asked Mr. Haggard if he was willing to work with the city on this project,
and he stated that he was and that the city could take out the trees, and he would
prefer that the fence be extended across his tract (about 400 liner feet). He also
requested that the city be very careful to not kill his fish during construction.
III. Other Task Force business:
• Deena Dendv corrected the minutes of May 24th, stating that she was present for
that meeting, and that on page three, "State" was misspelled.
• Tom Niederauer mentioned that the budget was reduced when general city budget
reductions were done in the fall and that the total remaining was now $39,495.
IV. Next Meeting and Adjournment:
The next meeting will be on Monday, May 13th at 2:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 pm.
Submitted by Tom Niederauer, Sidewalk Task Force staff:
Approved by: (Approved at meeting of 6-10-02)
Gail Manion, Chair
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