CONSENT AGENDA - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT, LOTS 2A & 2B, BLOCK 1, SOUTH OAKS POND, VACATION NO. V16-01
Background
A petition dated February 4, 2016, was submitted to the City by Kevin and Victoria Fairchild requesting vacation of utility easements on Lots 2A and 2B, Block 1, South Oaks Pond. This vacation is being requested in order to allow for construction of a deck off the rear of the house. The easement is controlled by Great River Energy for a power line adjacent to the property. Great River Energy has agreed to release their control over a portion of the easement. The applicants represent 100% of the affected property abutting this easement.
Schedule of Actions
03/03/16 |
Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing |
04/07/16 |
Public Hearing and Adopt Vacation Resolution |
This easement vacation is being processed under the newly adopted Charter amendment to allow easements to be vacated by resolution rather than ordinance. Please note the public hearing process has not changed, just the adoption process.
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a petition dated the 4th day of February, 2016, requesting vacation of easements for utility purposes granted in the plat of South Oaks Pond; 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 8:00 PM on the 7th day of April, 2016, 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 3rd day of March, 2016.