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. . . URS Agenda Item SA MEMORANDUM Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis,.MN 55415 Phone: (612) 370-0700 Fax: (612) 370-1378 To: Nick Landwer/URS Tom Moore/AH 37951-023-8001 Ms. Michelle Wolfel City of Arden Hills Copy: Filc: From: Greg Brown Arden Hills City Engineer Date: Febrnary 3, 2004 Snbject: Vacation of Watermain Easement Pnblic Hearing Josephine Hills Lake Association Backgronnd As a part of the 2003 PMP project, grading, drainage and utility work was performed within the Lake Josephine Hills Association property. The drainage improvements required the dedication of a permanent drainage easement over a part of the association's property. The association property included an existing easement for a city watermain which runs between Fernwood Court and Ingerson Court. Reason for Vacation of Existing Watermain Easement The existing watermain through the association's property is not located within the existing easement for the watermain. As a part of the drafting of the new drainage easement for the improvements included within the association property, the City Engineer recommended revising the description of the new easement to include drainage and utility improvements (therefore including watermain facilities) and to encompass the actual location ofthe watermain. This approach was discussed and agreed to by Ms. Linda Swanson representing the Josephine Hills Lake Association. The existing watermain easement is therefore recommended to be vacated by the city. As a part of the vacation process, the City is required to conduct a public hearing on the matter. Public Hearing The City Engineer will give a short overview and description of the easement to be vacated and the easement to be dedicated. The City Attorney will answer any questions involving legal issues and public process related to the vacation of the easement. Attached are exhibits to assist the council with understanding the area to be vacated and the new easement dedication area.