Adopt Resolution #19-241 Approving a Drainage and Utility Easement Encroachment Agreement between the City of Ramsey and Ramsey Station Apartments, LLC (AEON)

The purpose of this case is to consider an encroachment agreement for an encroachment into a city drainage and utility for the purposes of a trash enclosure that was constructed 2'7" into the City's drainage and utility easement.  The easement was provided to the City by Aeon as part of their plat of Greenway Terrace.  As the developer and contractor were surveying the constructed sites to provide as-built drawings it was discovered that the trash enclosure was constructed 2'7" into the City's easement.

No notification is required for the requested action.

Alternatives

Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution #19-241 approving a drainage and utility easement encroachment agreement between the City and Ramsey Stations Apartments for the purposes of a trash enclosure that was constructed 2 feet 7 inches into the City's drainage and utility easement.  The encroachment does not extend over any utility lines and the City Engineer has indicated support for the requested encroachment.  Staff supports this alternative.

Alternative 2: Do not adopt Resolution #19-241 approving a drainage and utility easement encroachment agreement. The City could require that the trash enclosure be removed and reconstructed so that it is outside of the drainage and utility easement; however, City Staff does not think that is necessary as the encroachment does not directly impact any utilities. Staff does not support this alternative.

Staff is handling this request as part of its normal duties.

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution #19-241 Approving a Drainage and Utility Easement Encroachment Agreement between the City of Ramsey and Ramsey Station Apartments, LLC.  The trash enclosure which extends into the drainage and utility easement has not been constructed over any utilities and the City Engineer is supportive of the requested encroachment.

Motion to adopt Resolution #19-241 Approving a Drainage and Utility Easement Encroachment Agreement between the City of Ramsey and Ramsey Station Apartments, LLC.