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2. Reconstruct to Roseville Area Schools/Grace Church Standards and then vacate the right-of.way. The City would reconstruct the roadway to a standard detennined by the School District and Church, which may result in some cost savings over the first option. The cost of reconstruction would be assessed 100% to the School District and the Church. Upon completion of the reconstruction project, the roadway would be vacated, leaving the School District and Church responsible for future maintenance. 3. Do not reconstruct or vacate the right-of.way. The roadway would be left in its current condition, with the City continuing maintenance and snow plowing efforts. 4. Vacate the Roadway. The City would leave the roadway as is and vacate the right-of-way. The east half of the vacated right-of-way would be returned to Roseville Area Schools and the west half would be returned to Grace Church. A utility easement would be retained over the west 40 feet of the right-of-way in order to accommodate existing utilities. At the meeting, staff also requested direction from the School District and Church regarding which option they prefer. 2.4 Because this roadway segment functions as a private drive, it may be in the City's best interest to vacate this segment of the Dellwood Street right-of-way. This is the option that was recommended by the City's Engineering staff. 2.5 Section 1013.04 outlines the procedure for vacating streets, alleys, and easements. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff has made the following findings: 1. This portion of Dellwood Street was opened in 1951. When the Hamline Avenue interchange was constructed in early 1970s, this segment of roadway became a dead end. 2. This segment of roadway functions as a driveway for the High School and the Church. Members of the public using this roadway are routinely stopped at the School District's guard shack. 3. The proposed vacation of this portion of Dellwood Street will not have an adverse impact on the general public health, safety and welfare. Engineering comments include the following: 3.2 After the Planning Commission hearing, staff has met with the School District to discuss the proposed vacation. The School District is concerned about the potential access to the School at Dellwood Street. We agree that a positive solution to the issue would accomplish the following: PF#2997 - RPCA (04/27/98) - Page 2 of 4