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Council holds public hearing on road vacation; councilors debate including cul‑de‑sac
Summary
City planner Nate Sparks presented materials on a road vacation and right‑of‑way easement; Councilmember Adams objected to including the cul‑de‑sac in the vacation and the council asked for additional survey and Oakdale input on water before platting or sale.
The Pine Springs City Council adjourned its regular meeting on April 8 to hold a public hearing on a proposed road vacation and right‑of‑way easement affecting a parcel in the southwest quadrant of the city.
City planner Nate Sparks handed out materials describing the vacation, which would affect land in the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quadrant of Section 5, lying north of the Soo Line Railroad right‑of‑way. During the hearing, Councilmember Adams said the cul‑de‑sac should not be included in the vacation. Deputy Mayor Kinney closed the hearing at 7:31 p.m., and the council resumed the regular meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Following the hearing, Adams said he wants to move the southwest quadrant project forward but noted that an additional survey will be required if the buyer sells the property; Oakdale will be asked for feedback on water service. Council members said the property will be platted if and when it is sold.
Why this matters: Road vacations and right‑of‑way easements affect future development and access; the council’s decision to preserve the cul‑de‑sac is a material constraint on how the parcel may be recombined or sold.
What’s next: Staff will complete survey work and seek comment from Oakdale on water connections before platting or final disposition of the parcel.
