Adopt 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 the City Code, an ordinance typically requires three meetings; one public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting, and two additional meetings with City Council. The proposed change will require one 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 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 Notice for the January 27, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting was advertised in the Anoka County UnionHerald, the City's official newspaper.

City Council - 2/8/2022
The City Council introduced Ordinance #22-09 Amending City Code Section 117-56 Regarding Easement Vacations during their regular meeting on February 8, 2022.

Alternatives:
Alternative 1: Adopt Ordinance #22-09 as prepared. 
Alternative 2: Adopt Ordinance #22-09 with proposed feedback or revisions.
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 waive the Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #22-09 Amending City Code Chapter 117-56 regarding easement vacation procedure.