CONSENT AGENDA - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT, BALL ROAD ADDITION,
VACATION NO. V15-05
Background
A petition dated October 19, 2015, was submitted to the City by Martin Harstad of New Brighton, Minnesota requesting vacation of a portion of a drainage easement on Outlot A, Ball Road Addition. This vacation is being requested in order to resize and expand the existing drainage basin to accommodate the proposed development of Outlot A. The applicant is a single property owner who represents 100% of the affected property abutting this easement.
Schedule of Actions
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11/05/15 |
Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing |
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12/03/15 |
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 19th day of October, 2015, requesting vacation of easements for drainage purposes granted in Ball Road 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 drainage purposes for the property owner.
2. A Public Hearing shall be held on the proposed vacation at 8:00 PM on the 3rd day of December, 2015, 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 5th day of November, 2015.