01/10/2000 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2000 Staff advised the comments of the Anoka Conservation District and Environmental Board were considered in the recommendation. The City has not established policy regarding recouping costs of vacating easements. Staff will develop a policy in the future. The City Attorney advised that a review of the documents, determination of correct set up, and ensure there is a method to maintain the areas is done regarding Protective Covenants. Staff advised the survey done by Advance was specifically prepared to show the contour. Staff explained how a survey is done regarding the contour. Staff noted they believe the contour is correct within 2-3 feet. Staff stated part of the conditions of approval include negligible impact. Council has asked for $1.00 compensation in previous vacation of easement cases. Staff stated when evaluating what is in the best interest of the City relating to this issue, the original grading plan was taken into consideration. Mr. Melton asked about the condition regarding compliance to all staff recommendations by January 31, 2000. The City Attorney advised the date should be moved to the effecti approved. Staff recommended the date be changed to March 1, 20 ordinance if Council Member Carlson moved to close the subs : at $:50 p.m. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion ,axe sly. Council Member Carlson moved t hi em ntil the February 14, 2000, Council meeting. Council Member Dahl seconon Council Member Carl .k _ tat e issue is a very difficult situation. She expressed concern regarding good recom ''z • •n both sides of the issue. She stated she is not ready to vote in favor of the easemen e equested more time to review the information and urged the applicant and neighbor t ook for a solution. Staff advised that even if the easement is vacated, the hockey rink might not stay in place. Staff advised vacating the easement is productive to the City. Motion failed with Council Member O'Donnell and Mayor Bergeson voting no. Council Member O'Donnell stated he reached his decision by removing the hockey rink from the issue. He stated the material from staff indicates eleven recommendations that do not support the vacation therefore, he advised he couldn't support the easement vacation. Mayor Bergeson mentioned that he wants to keep the issue moving along and would prefer to table the item until the next Council meeting.