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Home My WebLink About#06 - UPRR Temporary Easement STAFF REPORT DATE: April 15, 2025 CONSENT TO: City Council FROM: Nate Stanley, City Engineer AGENDA ITEM: Approve Temporary Easement Agreement for the Village Parkway UPRR Crossing Improvements. REVIEWED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney Marty Powers, Public Works Director Chad Isakson, Assistant City Engineer CORE STRATEGIES: ☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services ☐ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future ☒ Managed Growth ☒ Resilient Infrastructure BACKGROUND: On April 1, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract for the Village Parkway UPRR Crossing Improvements. To implement the improvements, City staff obtained several permanent and temporary easements, including a temporary construction easement agreement between the City of Lake Elmo and Easton Village LLC for the construction of a temporary haul road to gain construction access along the north side of the railroad. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the City Council approve the attached Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the Village Parkway UPRR between the City of Lake Elmo and Easton Village LLC? PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The attached Temporary Construction Easement Agreement was prepared by the City Attorney for the above referenced purpose using the City Standard form of easement. Easton Village LLC requested the easement be changed to an easement agreement, thereby requiring City Council approval. Upon City Council approval the agreement can be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the attached Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the Village Parkway UPRR between the City of Lake Elmo and Easton Village LLC. The recommended motion for this action is as follows: Motion to approve the attached Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the Village Parkway UPRR between the City of Lake Elmo and Easton Village LLC.” ATTACHMENTS: 1. Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the Village Parkway UPRR.