City of Blaine Anoka County, Minnesota - File #: RES 21-069

• File #: RES 21-069
• Version: 1
• Name: Rec Petition to Vacate Drainage & Utility Easement - Outlot E Springbrook 2nd Add (V21-01)
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/19/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/19/2021
• Final action: 4/19/2021
• Title: Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing for Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement, Outlot E, Springbrook 2nd Addition, Vacation No. V21-01
• Sponsors: Dan Schluender

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/19/2021	1	City Council	Adopted

Consent Agenda - Dan Schluender, City Engineer

Title

Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing for Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement, Outlot E, Springbrook 2^nd Addition, Vacation No. V21-01

Executive Summary

The City received a petition dated April 7, 2021 from Matthew Barker, representing Springbrook Land LLC, requesting the vacation of the existing drainage and utility easement over the entire outlot E, Springbrook 2^nd Addition.

Background

The property was originally platted as an outlot, while waiting for the property to the west to develop and extend utility services to their east property line. With the development of Woods at Quail Creek 5^th addition extending the utilities, the existing outlot can be replatted and developed with two residential lots.  Engineering staff has reviewed the request and is in agreement with the vacation.

Schedule of Actions

04/19/2021	Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing
05/17/2021	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 on May 17, 2021.

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 May 17^th, 2021.

Staff Recommendation

By motion, adopt the Resolution.

Attachment List

Petition

Plat

Vacation Exhibit

Body

WHEREAS, the City Council has received a petition dated the 7th day of April, 2021, requesting vacation of the existing drainage and utility easement of Outlot E, Springbrook 2^nd Addition; 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 17th day of May, 2021 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 19^th day of April, 2021.