21-039/05-18 Alley Vacation West of Hillsboro Ave N between Earl St and Duluth St
RESOLUTION NO. 21-39
RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY EASEMENT
WEST OF HILLSBORO AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN
EARL STREET AND DULUTH STREET
WHEREAS, a petition signed by the majority of property owners abutting an alley
easement on the property described as west of Hillsboro Avenue North between Earl
Street and Duluth Street (the “Alley”) was received by the City Clerk on March 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the petition requested that the City Council, pursuant to Min nesota
Statutes, section 412.851 vacate the Alley, which is legally described as follows:
All alleys adjacent to Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 11 through 20, Block 3, Lakeview
Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the City Engineer reviewed and examined the signatures on said
petition and determined that such signatures constituted a majority of the landowners
abutting upon the alley to be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer reviewed and examined City records related to the
Alley and determined that no public utilities exist within the area proposed for vacation; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider the vacation of such street was held on
May 18, 2021 before the City Council virtually in accordance with the local emergency
declaration made by the City of Golden Valley under Minnesota Statue, section 12.37 after
due published and posted notice had been given, as well as personal mailed notice to all
affected property owners by the City Clerk on the 10th day of May, 2021 and all interested
and affected persons were given an opportunity to voice their concerns and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Council has evaluated its interest and use of the property and has
determined that the vacation will benefit the public interest because the vacation reduces
maintenance costs and liability to the City and is predicted to foster economic growth in the
City of Golden Valley by allowing adjacent property owners to make improvements to their
properties and by increasing tax revenue and general prosperity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley that:
1. The petition for vacation is hereby granted and the Alley described as follows is
hereby vacated:
All alleys adjacent to Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 11 through 20, Block 3, Lakeview
Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota
2. The City of Golden Valley reserves to and for itself a drainage and utility easement
over the vacated Alley, including the right to install, maintain, and operate facilities
in the vacated right-of-way and to enter upon the right-of-way at any time to
reconstruct, inspect, maintain, or repair the facilities.
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Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 18th day of May, 2021.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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