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CASE # PUBLIC HEARING AND INRODUC'TION OF ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE GARNET STREET NW RIGHT-OF-WAY, SOUTH OF ISOT" AVENUE NW By: Tim Himmer, ,Assistant City Engineer Background; On May 13, 2008 City Council authorized City project 08-29, Alpine Park Watermain Loop and ordered staff to prepare plans and specifications for the construction. This approval also including acquisition of Lot 2, Block 6 PELTZER ADDITION from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), construction of a trail connection to Alpine Park, and limited parking facilities for the approved skate park expansion within the park. On August 12, 2008 City Council authorized the advertisement for bid. Prior to receiving the bids further discussions were had with the MPCA on the property and easement acquisitions necessary for the project. The timing to complete the required documents and acquisition/easements has extended the scheduling of the project as the MPCA has stated that they will not allow access onto their property until the required agreements are in place. They also requested plan revisions to lessen the impact to their property, and address their concern for potential gas migration. In working through a redesign staff contacted the existing property owners that currently gain access from the Garnet Street cul-de-sac. There are currently 2 driveways south of 150th Avenue NW. The property at 14910 Garnet Street NW will be relocating their driveway to 148th Lane NW in conjunction with the project. The homeowner at 6830 150th Avenue NW has worked with staff and agreed to relocate their second driveway as part of a planned addition to their existing home. Vacating a portion of the right-of-way provides enough usable land for the homeowner at 6830 150th Avenue NW to proceed with their planned improvements and relocation of driveway. It allows the entire cul-de-sac, south of 150th Avenue, to be removed and/or replaced with a bituminous trail. The City will still retain a 50' right-of-way to utilize as a roadway corridor if we should ever choose to connect the existing neighborhoods in the future. Recommendation: Staff recommends introduction of Ordinance 08 -XX for the vacation of a portion of the Garnet Street NW right-of-way, south of 150' Avenue NW. Council Action: Motion to introduce Ordinance 08 -XX for the vacation of a portion of the Garnet Street NW right-of-way, south of 1500 Avenue NW. Attachment: Vacation Exhibit Ordinance Reviewed by: Public Works irector/Principal Engineer CC: 10/14/08 —231—