Resolution Number 06-26
RESOLUTION NUMBER 06-26
VACATING THE ATTACHED EASEMENT UPON PETITION OF A MAJORITY OF ABUTTING LANDOWNERS
WHEREAS, a petition signed by the majority of property owners abutting an easement for drainage ditch purposes on, over and across the North 7. 50 feet of Lot 13, and the South 7.50 feet of Lot 14, Block 1, FIRST ADDITION to PARKVILLE, in Mt. Iron, Minnesota, according to the recorded plot thereof, on file at the St. Louis County recorder’s office, was received by the City Administrator on the 21st day of January, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the petition requested that the City Council pursuant to Minnesota Statute ยง412.851 vacate the easement legally described as:
An easement for drainage ditch purposes on, over and across the North 7. 50 feet of Lot 13, and the South 7.50 feet of Lot 14, Block 1, FIRST ADDITION to PARKVILLE, in Mt. Iron, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, on file at the St. Louis County recorder’s office.
WHEREAS, the City Administrator reviewed and examined the signatures on said petition and determined that such signatures constituted a majority of the landowners abutting upon the easement to be vacated; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider the vacation of such street was held on the 17th day of March, 2026, before the City Council in the City Hall located at 8586 Enterprise Drive South, Mountain Iron, MN 55768 at 6:30 p.m. after due published and posted notice had been given, as well as personal mailed notice to all affected property owners by the City Administrator on the 19th day of February, 2026 and all interested and affected persons were given an opportunity to voice their concerns and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Council in its discretion has determined that the vacation will benefit the public interest because it is no longer needed for public use.
WHEREAS, as a result of the vacation, no damages are due to the property owners.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA, that such petition for vacation is hereby granted and the easement described as follows is hereby vacated:
An easement for drainage ditch purposes on, over and across the North 7. 50 feet of Lot 13, and the South 7.50 feet of Lot 14, Block 1, FIRST ADDITION to PARKVILLE, in Mt. Iron, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, on file at the St. Louis County recorder’s office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, no damages shall be issued to the property owners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to sign all documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution and file notice of the vacation as required by law.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026.
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Mayor Peggy Anderson
ATTEST:
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City Administrator
