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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
VETTER LAWSUIT
COURT FILE NO. 70-CV-06-17439
Motion By: Millar Second By: Hedberg
In 2001, the Vetters installed a fence and landscaping on their property at 5780 150th
Street within the City's drainage and utility easement; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
On August 29, 2007 the City Attorney directed the Vetters to cease and desist
construction of the fence; and
The fence was constructed despite the City's objection and placement of this fence
restricted the City's ability to access and maintain the 150th Street lift station; and
The City of Prior Lake commenced legal action against the Vetters to have the fence
and landscaping removed; and
On April 6, 2007, the City and Vetters agreed on a mediated settlement; and
The Vetters have granted the City an Irrevocable Driveway Access License to access
and maintain the lift station.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the Settlement Agreement with the Vetters
3. The City Attorney is directed to discontinue litigation against the Vetters related to Court File No.
70-CV-06-17439.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF MAY 2007.
YES
NO
Haugen X Haugen
Erickson X Erickson
Hedberg X Hedberg
LeMair X LeMair
Millar X Millar
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