Introduce Ordinance #22-09 Amending City Code Section 117-56 Regarding Easement Vacations

The purpose of this case is to revise the procedure of an easement vacation from requiring an ordinance to a resolution. 

In City Code, an ordinance typically requires three (3) meetings:

• One (1) public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting; and
• Two (2) additional meetings with City Council.

The proposed change will require:

• One (1) public hearing at a City Council meeting - at which time, the resolution would be approved or denied. 

This code amendment would decrease the number of meetings required from a minimum of two to one. This proposal comes from feedback received by City Staff during a 2021 City Council work session and attempts to increase efficiencies in City processes.

A Public Hearing was held at the January 27, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting. The Public Hearing was advertised in the Anoka County UnionHerald, the City's official newspaper.

Planning Commission 1/27/2022
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council introduce Ordinance #22-09 at their regular meeting on January 27, 2022.

Alternatives
Alternative 1: Approve Ordinance #22-09 as written. 
Alternative 2: Approve Ordinance #22-09 with additional revision feedback for City Staff. 
Alternative 3: Deny Ordinance #22-09.

Staff is handling this case as part of regular duties.

The Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance #22-09 Amending City Code Section 117-56 Regarding Easement Vacations

Motion to introduce Ordinance #22-09 Amending City Code Chapter 117-56 regarding easement vacation procedure.