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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
JULY 16, 2007
5N
STEVE ALBRECHT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PRIVATE USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT FOR FLINT ROAD
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to approve a Private Use
of Public Right of Way Permit for Flint Road.
Historv
Currently Flint Road is a gravel road that is maintained by the six residences that
utilize the roadway. The existing driveway is posted as "private" even though it is
located within a 33 foot public right-of-way. The City currently maintains utilities
including a lift station along Flint Road but does not plow or maintain the roadway
other than minor gravel placement to maintain lift station access. The City
Council vacated a portion of this right-of-way near the lake in the 1990's.
The City has reviewed the roadway on several occasions regarding whether it
should be reconstructed a City street. Previously it has been determined that the
right-of-way is insufficient to build a street that meets minimum City Standards
and that the existing roadway should remain private.
Current Circumstances
The residents of Flint Road have approached the City regarding the upgrade of
the gravel roadway to a paved roadway at the residents cost. City staff believes
this is appropriate and has reviewed the issue to determine what City approvals
are required.
City staff is recommending issuance of a Private Use of Public Right of Way
Permit for upgrade of the roadway by the residents. This will allow the residents
to upgrade the driveway within the existing public right-of-way at their own cost.
The permit will also allow the City to clarify our maintenance responsibilities
regarding the roadway.
The upgrade of the roadway will provide better emergency vehicle and utility
maintenance access for the City. Additionally because the cost of the upgrade is
being paid by the benefiting residents it is consistent with the City's Street
improvement program.
As part of the agreement the City will adjust our manholes and gate valves.
This is a minimal cost and is more than offset by the gravel repairs the City
completes annually to maintain lift station access.
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FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Currently the City spends less than $1,000 per year in labor and materials in
maintaining access to the existing utilities. The paving of the roadway will reduce
City costs associated with maintenance. The initial cost for adjustment of the
existing utilities will be minimal.
ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives are as follows:
1. Approve a Resolution approving a Private Use of Public Right of Way Permit
for Flint Road.
2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide Staff with direction.
3. Table this item until some date in the future.
RECOMMENDED Alternative 1
MOTION:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN A PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY PERMIT FOR FLINT ROAD
Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, Flint Road is currently maintained as a private gravel roadway within an existing 33
foot City right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, The City currently maintains utilities in the right-of-way but has no plans to upgrade
the existing roadway to a public street; and
WHEREAS, The residents along Flint Road wish to pave the existing gravel road at their own cost;
and
WHEREAS, The paving of Flint Road will provide better emergency vehicle and utility maintenance
access.
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 Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a Private Use of Public Property Permit
with the Residents of Flint Road for the proposed paving of the existing gravel road.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF JULY 2007.
Haugen Hauaen
Erickson Erickson
Hedbera Hedbera
LeMair LeMair
Millar Millar
YES
NO
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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