RES 2024-56 Vacating Existing Public Right-of-Way and Drainage and Utility Easements TanglewoodCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2024-56
VACATING EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
TANGLEWOOD
WHEREAS, Tamarack Land Development has initiated vacation of existing right-of-way and drainage and utility easements
within the area to be platted at Tanglewood as described as:
The West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 121, Range 24, EXCEPT that part platted
as Meyer Addition, Section 25, Township 121, Range 24, Wright County, Minnesota
AND
Lots 1-8 of Block 1; Lots 2-8 of Block 2, all in Meyer Addition, Wright County, Minnesota.
That Steven T. Dalzell and Kimberly K. Dalzell, as joint tenants, fee owners of the following described
property situated in the County of Wright, State of Minnesota, to wit: Lot 1, Block 2, Meyer Addition,
Wright County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the existing right-of-way and drainage and utility easements to be vacated are described as:
A. A portion of the public right-of-way dedicated with the plat of MEYER ADDITION, according to the recorded plat
thereof, Wright County, Minnesota, as described by Exhibit A.
B. The Drainage &Utility Easements as dedicated on Lots 1 through 8, inclusive, Blocl< 1 and Lots 1 through 8,
inclusive, BlocK 2, MEYER ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Wright County, Minnesota.
C. The Drainage &Utility Easement dated January 24, 1994 by Grantors Gerald D. I<urtti and Jeanette A. I<urtti and
recorded January 26, 1994, as Document No. 544525 in the Office of the County Recorder, Wright County.
D. Permanent Watermain and Utility Easement dated May 5, 2004 by Grantors Gerald D. I<urtti and Jeanette A. Kurtti
and recorded May 14, 2004, as Document No. 909223 in the Office of the County Recorder, Wright County.
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 subdivision of the above described
property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at their regular meeting on 6 March 2024 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
WHEREAS, the Request for Council Action dated 12 August 2024 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC,
is incorporated herein; and
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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 right-of-way and drainage and utility
easements would be in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL Or THE CITY Or OTSEGO, IVIINNESOTA:
1. That the existing right-of-way and drainage and utility easements dedicated over the property described herein is
hereby vacated.
2. The vacation shall be effective upon recording a final plat the property described herein.
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 121h day of August, 2024.
MOTION BY: Dunlap
SECONDED BY: Moores
IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Dahl, Dunlap, Goede, and Moores
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stocl<ampI Ma
ATTEST:
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Audra zel, City Clerk
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