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Commission gives positive recommendation for applicant’s power easement across city land but asks for valuation
Summary
A resident’s request for an easement to run power across city-owned land near Highway 14 drew no staff objection, but city staff and the commission said state law requires fair consideration and asked the applicant to provide a valuation or comparable appraisal before council action.
Nathan Blocker requested an easement over city property near Highway 14 to run power across a creek and underground to serve a residential parcel; the commission heard the proposal and discussed county and city jurisdictional questions.
Staff reported they and power-company representatives surveyed the site and had no objection to the routing plan; they recommended a positive recommendation but reminded the commission that state law requires a fair exchange when the city conveys or allows private use of city property. Staff asked the applicant to present a comparable valuation or appraisal before the item goes to council to avoid statutory problems.
Commissioners moved and seconded a positive recommendation to council with the instruction that staff and the applicant prepare valuation information for the council packet; the motion carried by voice vote.
