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AGENDA ITEM 7D STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jason Wedel, TKDA COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 11, 2000 TOPIC: SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 13 -00, Vacating the Elmcrest Avenue right -of -way from 400 feet south of Main Street to Cedar Street. VOTE REQUIRED: 4/5 VOTE REQUIRED BACKGROUND: The developer of the Victor Gardens (formerly Wenzel Farm) project in the City of Hugo has requested the vacation of the City of Lino Lakes' portion of the Elmcrest Avenue right -of -way. This roadway is also known as 24th Avenue and Tart Lake Road. The purpose of the vacation is to allow the developer to incorporate this area into their landscaping and trail plan and provide a buffer between the residential development in Hugo and the commercial development in Lino Lakes. The first reading of this ordinance was approved by the City Council at the August 14, 2000, meeting. The only access of concern to Lino Lakes in the proposed vacation area is the Construction Laborer's Training Facility driveway. For this reason, the vacation begins 400 feet south of Main Street, and south of the driveway. City staff has determined that the use of this area for a roadway is not needed for public purposes, however, we do need to retain a drainage and utility easement over the vacated area. In order to show more clearly the proposed alignment of the new roadway to be constructed in Hugo, we have prepared and attached a map showing its relation to Main Street, existing Elmcrest Avenue, and Cedar Street. City staff also met with the resident at 2310 Cedar Street, Caren Cunningham, on August 25 to answer her questions regarding the proposed vacation, and other development activities in the area. Section 12.05 of the City Charter requires that real property of the City cannot be disposed of except by Ordinance. The Ordinance will require two readings, publication, and a waiting period before it is in effect. The publication will not occur until the replacement north /south roadway has been constructed in Hugo. OPTIONS: 1. Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 13 -00. 2. Return to staff for further consideration. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Option 1.