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Council accepts utility easement from developer after debate; one councilor dissents
Summary
Council approved acceptance of a 30-foot-wide utility easement from Reside North LLC for water and sewer mains serving a new apartment development; the easement runs through a private driveway and was accepted after staff said utilities must be completed and accepted by the city engineer; Councilor LeBlanc recorded a Nay vote.
The Hermantown City Council voted to accept a 30-foot-wide utility easement dedication from Reside North LLC to accommodate city water and sewer mains serving a new apartment development.
Mister Johnson explained the easement runs within a private driveway and was required under the development agreement; once the sewer and water are completed and accepted by the city engineer, the city will accept the easement formally. One councilor reiterated an opinion that the city should not take ownership of infrastructure that serves a single customer, and Councilor LeBlanc recorded a Nay at roll call; the remainder of the council voted to accept the easement.
Staff will finalize acceptance after the developer completes construction and the city engineer signs off on the water and sewer installation.
