City of Blaine Anoka County, Minnesota - File #: RES 22-030

• File #: RES 22-030
• Version: 1
• Name: Vacate Highway Easement - Lexington Waters (V22-01)
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/7/2022
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/7/2022
• Final action: 3/7/2022
• Title: Vacation of Highway Easement per Document No. 515714, Vacation No. V22-01
• Sponsors: Dan Schluender

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/7/2022	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

Public Hearing - Dan Schluender, City Engineer

Title

Vacation of Highway Easement per Document No. 515714, Vacation No. V22-01

Executive Summary

The City received a petition dated January 11, 2022 from Tracey Rust, PE of Twin Cities Land Development representing MN Landco/AREP Lexington Waters, LP, requesting the vacation of Highway Easement per Document No. 515714.

Background

The easement was originally acquired by the City of Blaine in 1978 and is located on Lever Street and the 131^st Avenue alignment.  The easement is no longer needed as the area is being replatted as Lexington Waters subdivision.  Engineering staff has reviewed the request and is in agreement with the vacation.

Schedule of Actions

02/07/2022	Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing
03/07/2022	Public Hearing and Adopt Vacation Resolution

Strategic Plan Relationship

This item is part of the city’s strategic plan for Growth Management. 

Board/Commission Review

This item was not presented to any boards or commissions.  Public input will be received by council at the Public Hearing.

Financial Impact

No Financial Impact to the city for this request. 

Public Outreach/Input

Notice will be officially published for the calling of the Public Hearing on March 7, 2022.

Staff Recommendation

Conduct Public Hearing and by motion, adopt the Resolution.

Attachment List

Vacation Exhibit A

Petition

Body

WHEREAS, the City Council has received a petition dated the 11th day of January, 2022, requesting vacation of Highway Easement per Document No. 515714; and

                     WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has reviewed the petition and recommends that the City Council hold a Public Hearing on the requested vacation.

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:

1.                     The Council will consider the petitioned vacation of easements for the property owner.

2.                     A Public Hearing shall be held on the proposed vacation at 7:30 PM on the 7th day of March, 2022 and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and vacation as required by law.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 7th day of March, 2022.