Consider Request from Connexus Energy for a Ten (10) Foot Utility Easement on 7443 Highway 10 NW

Connexus Energy has approached the City about obtaining a ten (10) foot utility easement (the "Easement") across a portion of a City-owned parcel located at 7443 Highway 10 NW (the "Subject Property").  The Easement is needed so that Connexus can install a ground electrical transformer to service the business located on the adjacent property at 7575 Highway 10 NW (M & G Trailer Sales).

Notification is not required.

There do not appear to be any physical constraints or concerns with granting a utility easement across the southern ten (10) feet of the Subject Property.  However, the Subject Property was acquired through the Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) program and thus, any conveyance or encumbrance of the Subject Property requires the consent/approval of the Metropolitan Council.  Again, the purpose of the easement is so that Connexus can install a ground electrical transformer to service a local business operating on the adjacent property to the west (7575 Highway 10 NW).  Connexus Energy has prepared a Quit Claim Deed as well as the legal description and exhibit for the proposed utility easement, both of which are attached to this case.

This request is being handled as part of Staff's regular duties.

Staff recommends granting the utility easement to  Connexus Energy contingent upon consent from the Metropolitan Council.

Motion to approve Resolution #14-10-224 granting a ten (10) foot utility easement to Connexus Energy over a portion of City-owned land at 7443 Highway 10 NW, contingent upon approval of the encumbrance by the Metropolitan Council.