City Code

Section 820 - Vacation of Streets, Alleys, Public Ways and Utility Easements

820.01 Application. Any person may file an application with the Clerk for the vacation of any street, alley, public grounds, public way, utility easement or boulevard reserve, or any portion of it. The application shall be on forms provided by the Clerk and shall specifically designate the street, alley, public grounds or public way, utility easement or boulevard reserve, or any portion of it, proposed to be vacated. The application shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code. The applicant shall also submit a legal description and a scaled drawing showing in full detail the area proposed to be vacated.

820.02 Public Hearing. The Council shall set a date for, give notice and conduct a public hearing pursuant to M.S. 412.851. After hearing the oral or written views of all interested persons, the Council may by resolution grant the vacation and reserve rights in the vacated area pursuant to State Law.

820.03 Filing. If a resolution of vacation is adopted, the Clerk shall prepare a notice of completion of the vacation proceedings and shall file a copy with the County Auditor and County Recorder pursuant to M.S. 412.851. A copy of the notice of completion shall also be sent to the utilities companies providing service to the City.

History: Ord 814 adopted 6-17-81