Resolution - #91-12-269 - 12/17/1991

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #91-12-269 RESOLUTION FOR THE VACATION OF THE EASTERN 80 FEET OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 2, BLOCK 3, THE NORTH FORTY 3RD ADDITION (P.I.N. R20-32-25-12-0004) WHEREAS, certain drainage easements have been acquired by the City during the platting of The North Forty 3rd Addition; and WHEREAS, certain portions of drainage easements are no longer necessary for use by the City and public; and WHEREAS, the original need by the City for said easements may be fulfilled by the retaining of a portion of the dedicated drainage easements; and WHEREAS, the developer of The North Forty 3rd Addition has requested that the City vacate said drainage easements; and WHEREAS, M.S.A. 412.851 entitled Vacation of Streets permits the City Council to vacate public grounds and public ways; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the issue of said easements in The North Forty 3rd Addition, which public hearing was preceded by two weeks published notice in the Anoka County Union and posted notice and which hearing all members of the public present were given the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, after consideration of all relevant factors, City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the public to vacate the said portion of the drainage easement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the portion of the drainage easement legally described as follows is hereby vacated: The south 140 feet of the north 150 feet of the east 80 feet of the west 150 feet of Lot 2, Block 3, The North Forty 3rd Addition. 2) That the City Administrator is hereby directed to prepare a Notice of Completion of the Proceedings in conformance with M.S.A. 412.851. The City Administrator is then directed to record the Notice of Completion with Anoka County to have said portion of drainage easement removed from the title of said property. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hardin and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilmember Peterson Councilmember Hardin Councilmember Cich Councilmember Beyer