PUBLIC HEARING - Adopt Resolution #24-010 Vacating Various Street Rights-of-Way in the COR

In 2003, the Plat of Ramsey Town Center Addition was recorded creating various roadways within the COR.  Some of these roadways were never constructed.  With the Waterfront Park excavation and mass grading in the fall of 2023, new roadway alignments are planned for the construction of West Ramsey Parkway and Center Street in 2024.  The old unused rights-of-way will be incorporated into future Waterfront Park and development sites. 

The private utility companies (gas, electric, cable, etc.) were notified and those responding stated no utilities were present.  Comcast noted that they have cable in the right-of-way for Center Street.  Staff will work with Comcast on relocating the cable, if it becomes necessary. 

Notification was made in the December 22, 2023, Anoka Union Herald Newspaper.  Private utility companies were notified via email.  

Two utility companies, Comcast and Lumen, have cable along Center Street and near Bunker Lake Boulevard.  Staff will work with those companies on any relocation that could be necessary with the reconstruction and realignment of that roadway. 

Alternatives to Consider:
1.  Adopt the Resolution as presented.
2.  Adopt the Resolution with modifications.
3.  Deny the Resolution based on certain findings.

Costs associated with the project are split between staff's normal duties and TIF 14 eligible expenses.  

Staff recommends adopting Resolution #24-010.

Motion to adopt Resolution #24-010 Vacating Various Street Rights-of-Way in the COR.