6.8. SR 4-15-2002City
MEMORANDUM
Item # 6.8.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Michele McPherso~irector of Planning
Terry Maurer, City Engineer
April 15, 2002
Case No. EV 02-03
Request by the City of Elk River to Vacation Street Right-of-
Way - 179th Avenue
Request
The City Council is asked to consider the vacation of public right-of-way (179th Avenue) in
east Elk River.
Attachments
Location Map
Resolution No. 02-
Analysis
The City is asked to vacate that portion of the 179th Avenue right-of-way lying east of Twin
Lakes Road and between Outlots A and B of Elk River Crossing. This right-of-way, if
vacated will become part of a land exchange with D.R. Horton to be considered later on the
agenda.
The City has reviewed and approved the preliminary and final plat of Trott Brook Farms
South. Due to the gas main, which runs north-south adjacent to Outlots A and B, Elk River
Crossing, this section of right-of-way will not be used for street construction purposes. This
is due to the elevation of the gas main and the fact that the easement holder, Enron, does
not permit grading in the area of the gas main. However, a bituminous trail connection
suitable for emergency vehicle access will be built at this location. An easement for this
purpose will need to be granted to the City.
Memo to Mayor and City Council/EV 02-03
April 15, 2002
Page 2
Recommendation
As this right-of-way will not be used for street purposes, staff recommends that the City
Council approve the attached resolution, vacating the right-of-way of 179th Avenue lying east
of Twin Lakes Road with the following condition:
AN EASEMENT FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS OVER THIS AREA
MUST BE PROVIDE ON THE FINAL PLAT OF TROTT BROOK
FARMS SOUTH.
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Location Map
Case Number: EV 02-03
RESOLUTION 02
RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION FOR VACATING A PORTION OF THE 179TM AVENUE NW
RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT
Case No. EV 02-03
WHEREAS,
the City of Elk River has requested the City Council in a petition
dated March 20, 2002 to vacate such easement according to law;
and,
WHEREAS,
a public hearing was held on April 15, 2002 before the City Council
at the Elk River City Hall on such petition after due published and
posted notice had been given as well as personal notice to affected
property owners on April 5, 2002 and all persons interested were
given an opportunity to be heard; and,
WHEREAS, it appears that it will be in the best interest of the City to approve
such petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that such petition is hereby granted and
the right-of-way easement described as follows is hereby vacated:
See attached Exhibit A
Adopted by the Elk River City Council this 15th day of April, 2002
ATTEST:
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
Sandra Peine, City Clerk
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