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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 02/08/2022 Submitted For: Brian McCann, Community Development By: Bria Raines, Community Development 7.9. Information Title: Introduce Ordinance #22-09 Amending City Code Section 117-56 Regarding Easement Vacations Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to revise the procedure of an easement vacation from requiring an ordinance to a resolution. In City Code, an ordinance typically requires three (3) meetings: • One (1) public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting; and • Two (2) additional meetings with City Council. The proposed change will require: • One (1) public hearing at a City Council meeting - at which time, the resolution would be approved or denied. This code amendment would decrease the number of meetings required from a minimum of two to one. This proposal comes from feedback received by City Staff during a 2021 City Council work session and attempts to increase efficiencies in City processes. Notification: A Public Hearing was held at the January 27, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting. The Public Hearing was advertised in the Anoka County UnionHerald, the City's official newspaper. Observations/Alternatives: Planning Commission 1/27/2022 The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council introduce Ordinance #22-09 at their regular meeting on January 27, 2022. Alternatives Alternative 1: Approve Ordinance #22-09 as written. Alternative 2: Approve Ordinance #22-09 with additional revision feedback for City Staff. Alternative 3: Deny Ordinance #22-09. Funding Source: Staff is handling this case as part of regular duties. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance #22-09 Amending City Code Section 117-56 Regarding Easement Vacations Action: