City of Blaine Anoka County, Minnesota - File #: RES 21-071

• File #: RES 21-071
• Version: 1
• Name: Rec Petition to Vacate Drainage & Utility Easement - Lot 1, 2, 3 Block 1 Mary & Jeffs First Addition (V21-03)
• 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 Easements, Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Mary and Jeffs First Addition, Vacation No. V21-03
• 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 Easements, Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Mary and Jeffs First Addition, Vacation No. V21-03

Executive Summary

The City received a petition dated April 8, 2021 from Kelly Olsen, representing Olsen Global LLC, requesting the vacation of the existing drainage and utility easements of Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3, Block 1, Mary and Jeffs First Addition.

Background

The properties were originally platted as part of Mary and Jeffs First Addition. The properties will be redeveloped as part of the proposed Harpers Landing Subdivision. The vacation of the easements will occur concurrent with the recordation of the Harpers Landing Record Plat.  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

Vacation Description Sketch Exhibit A

Body

WHEREAS, the City Council has received a petition dated the 8th day of April, 2021, requesting vacation of the existing drainage and utility easements of Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3, Block 1, Mary and Jeffs First 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.