RES 2023-36 Approving Vacation of Existing Right-of-Way and Drainage and Utility Easements within the Plat of MRD Commercial ParkCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2023-36
APPROVING VACATION OF EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
WITHIN THE PLAT OF MRD COMMERCIAL PARK
WHEREAS, the Banl< of EII< River has initiated vacation of existing right-of-way and drainage and utility
easements dedicated over Lot 1, Block 1, MRD Commercial Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the request and determined that the existing right-of-way
and drainage and utility easements are unnecessary for public purposes upon recording a final plat for
MRD Commercial Park Second Addition; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at their regular meeting on 20 March 2023 to
consider the vacation, preceded by required published and mailed legal notice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard all parties interested therein, closed the public hearing, and
voted 7-0 to recommend the City Council approve the vacation request; and
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WHEREAS, the Request for Council Action dated 22 May 2023 prepared by the City Planner, The
Planning Company LLC, is incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council having considered all information received finds that the existing right-of-
way and drainage and utility easements serve no useful public purpose and vacating the existing
easements would be in the public interest; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the existing right-of-way and drainage and utility easements dedicated over Lot 1, Blocl< 1,
MRD Commercial Parl< are hereby vacated.
2. The vacation shall be effective upon recording a final plat for the MRD Commercial Parl< Second
Addition.
3. The City Council hereby determines that the vacation of said existing right-of-way and drainage
and utility easements shall cause no damage to any abutting or nearby property owners and
therefore no damages are awarded to any such property owners.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 22nd day of May, 2023.
MOTION BY: Dahl
SECONDED BY: Moores
IN FAVOR: Stocl<amp, Dahl, Dunlap, and Moores
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
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ATTEST:
Audra Etzel,4city Clerk
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