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Long Prairie council approves vacation of utility easements in SW Industrial Park
Summary
After a public hearing with no objections, the Long Prairie City Council approved Resolution 23-12-18-32 to vacate utility easements between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of the SW Industrial Park to clear the way for potential development.
The Long Prairie City Council voted Dec. 18 to vacate utility easements between Lots 1 and 2 in Block 1 of the SW Industrial Park, approving Resolution 23-12-18-32 after a public hearing that drew no objections.
City Administrator Ted Gray explained the petition had been filed and signed by a majority of abutting property owners, meeting the requirements of Minnesota Statute § 412.851. Mayor Jodi Dixon opened and closed the hearing; no members of the public objected during the hearing. Council member Lilah Gripne moved the resolution; Council member Jim Kreemer seconded. The motion passed (vote tally not specified in the record).
The resolution authorizes the mayor and city administrator/clerk to execute documents necessary to record the vacation and file required notices. Council materials state the vacation was approved because it would benefit the public interest by facilitating potential development of the lots.
The council’s action removes the described easement rights from the public record; property owners and developers typically still must coordinate with utility providers and follow any applicable permit or connection requirements for future development.
