City of Blaine Anoka County, Minnesota - File #: RES 22-043

• File #: RES 22-043
• Version: 1
• Name: Terminate Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Circle Pines
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/21/2022
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/21/2022
• Final action: 3/21/2022
• Title: Terminate Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Circle Pines
• Sponsors: Dan Schluender

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/21/2022	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

Administration- Dan Schluender, City Engineer

Title

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Terminate Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Circle Pines

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Executive Summary

Terminate the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Blaine and the City of Circle Pines for 87^th Avenue from Lexington Avenue east to the city limits, as the conditions of the agreement have changed since it’s origination in 1978.

Background

The agreement was put in place in 1978 to address the construction of 87^th Avenue.  This portion of 87^th Avenue was constructed to allow access to the Circle Pines neighborhood(s) and at that time the street did not provide any benefit to the properties in the City of Blaine.  The agreement allowed the City of Circle Pines to construct and maintain 87^th Avenue in accord with the attached agreement.  In 2014, a private developer acquired the Kate Haven Golf Course, and the Weston Woods development was created.  This development created two new street connections to 87^th Avenue at Ghia Street and Frazier Street.  As outlined in condition #3, the agreement was to be reconsidered by both parties.   

The City of Circle Pines fully reconstructed 87^th Avenue in 2009 and is preparing to sealcoat the road this summer as a final maintenance measure.

It is recommended that the agreement be terminated and that the City of Blaine accept this portion of 87^th Avenue from Lexington Avenue east to the city limits as a city street and to begin maintenance in perpetuity as it now serves residents of Blaine. 

Strategic Plan Relationship

The project aligns with the City’s strategic initiatives for Growth Management and providing a well-maintained Infrastructure.

Board/Commission Review

This item has not been reviewed by any boards or commissions.

Financial Impact

The financial impact is the ongoing maintenance of the street. 

Public Outreach/Input

N/A

Staff Recommendation

Approve the following resolution.

Attachment List

Joint Powers Agreement

Body

                     WHEREAS, the City of Circle Pines and the City of Blaine have an existing agreement concerning 87^th Avenue from 1978 and a condition concerning future development on the north side of the roadway within Blaine.   

WHEREAS, the City of Blaine has allowed development on the north side of 87^th Avenue.

WHEREAS the City of Circle Pines and the City of Blaine desire to jointly terminate the intergovernmental agreement for 87^th Avenue from Lexington Avenue east to the city limits. 

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

1.                     Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Circle Pines and the City of Blaine regarding 87^th Avenue from Lexington Avenue east to the corporate limits is hereby terminated.

2.                     The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to terminate said agreement, and any amendments, and thereby assume 87^th Avenue for perpetual maintenance on behalf of the City of Blaine.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 21st day of March 2022.