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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2018 16 <br /> Mayor Grant questioned how the future owner of Lot 2 would be impacted if the vacation of the <br /> easement were not approved by the City Council. <br /> City Planner Bachler commented the driveway for Lot 2 would cut across an existing sewer <br /> easement. He stated the driveway would also cross a drainage and utility easement along Thom <br /> Drive. It was noted a fair portion of the driveway would be located over easements and could be <br /> impacted by the City if there was a need to get to the utility lines underground or do other work <br /> within the easement areas. <br /> Mayor Grant asked if the owner of Lot 2 would be required to construct a concrete or bituminous <br /> driveway. <br /> City Planner Bachler stated this would be required by the City. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned if the City Council could make a finding that this vacation <br /> would cost the City more money based on the State Statute referred to by Councilmember <br /> McClung. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik stated this would be highly speculative given the fact any maintenance <br /> would be required in 40 to 50 years from now. He explained a temporary easement may not be <br /> required from Lot 2 as there may be other alternatives in the future. <br /> Councilmember Holden agreed but stated the Lot 2 property owner could be adversely impacted <br /> by the City. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik commented this was no different than any other lot in the City that had <br /> private improvements under their driveway. <br /> Mayor Grant stated the difference with Lot 2 is that this driveway would have 40 to 50 feet of <br /> City easement. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik indicated this was correct. <br /> The motion failed 2-3 (Holden, McClung and Scott opposed). <br /> 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Scott commended Pang Silseth on her recent promotion within the Finance <br /> Department. <br /> Councilmember McClung commented on an email received from City Administrator Perrault <br /> regarding two of the City's Public Works employees. He thanked the Public Works employees <br /> and Director Polka for the great work they do on behalf of Arden Hills. <br />